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The Philippines tumbled 35 places to 116th out of 122 countries in the 2025 edition of the International Trade Barrier Index (TBI).

Unemployment edged up to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent in March and the year-ago 4.0 percent, equivalent to an estimated 2.06 million jobless Filipinos — higher than the prior month's 1.93 million and the year-earlier 2.04 million.

The Philippines’ growth momentum remains “broadly stable,” even as global trade tensions would make it hard to hit the 6-8% growth target in the next two years, an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economist said.

The country’s inflation rate further eased to 1.3 percent in May from 1.4 percent in the previous month on the back of lower utility costs and slower price gains in restaurants and accommodation services.

Demand for coworking workspaces in the Philippines is expected to rise amid easing inflation and as companies shift to flexible, short-term leasing.

Over 14,200 megawatts (MW) of new capacity are set to come online by 2030 to strengthen the country’s power supply, according to the Department of Energy.

Metro Manila's residential market is projected to see tempered launches of mid-income condominiums over the next three years, although anticipated interest rate cuts and steady inflows of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) could help support demand for the segment.

The Philippines dropped four spots in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index amid persistent gaps in infrastructure and regulations.

Monthly spending in small mom-and-pop stores, known as sari-sari stores, fell to P689 in 2024, from the 2023 average of P781.

It may take up to four years before launches of new middle-income residential condominium projects in Metro Manila begin picking up again, amid lingering oversupply in the market.

The Philippines can hit visitor arrivals of 6 million this year, even with its key source markets roiled by currency volatility.

The way Filipinos choose where to live is evolving, and infrastructure development is driving this transformation.

Question: My common law wife was previously married, but never had her marriage annulled or nullified. Do I have a claim on the properties we acquired?

While financing is readily available for green energy projects in the Philippines, the industry requires a clearer pathway to profitability to strengthen the investment argument.

The Ridjo Doctrine, as established by the Supreme Court, affirms that while no one should get electricity for free, back-billing must be reasonable, based on actual data, and never the result of the provider’s own negligence.

Even as the Philippine banking system has remained resilient, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said risks in the real estate sector and consumer credit still require closer monitoring and could prompt the central bank to intervene.

According to a study by travel booking platform Klook, 89% of Filipinos select their travel destinations based on social media popularity, surpassing the regional average of 79%.

Housing policies can’t keep up with evolving family trends in the Philippines.