Abdulraof Macacua, a former Muslim rebel commander, has been elected chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The political development marks a significant...
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IMF urges Philippines to tackle military pensions and local government finances for durable deficit reduction
The International Monetary Fund is pressing the Philippines to reform its military pension system and restructure the way central government funds flow to local governments, arguing...
IMF and ADB Expect Philippines Central Bank to Raise Rates Further
The International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank both expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to push interest rates higher, signaling continued concern about inflation...
ADB Cuts Philippines 2026 Growth Forecast as Middle East Conflict and Weak Investment Weigh
The Asian Development Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines, citing the prolonged conflict in the Middle East and softer-than-expected investment activity as...