Philippine Economy
How Inflation Is Measured, and Why It Feels Different at Home
The official inflation rate tracks a national basket of goods, but every household fills its own basket differently.
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Philippine Economy
Jobs, wages, prices and growth.
Philippine Economy
Remittances: The Lifeline That Shapes Households and the Peso
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad supports family budgets, steadies the currency and influences the wider economy in ways often overlooked.
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Philippine Economy
Reading the Peso Exchange Rate: A Plain-Language Guide
What it means when the peso strengthens or weakens, what moves it, and how it reaches everyday prices and family finances.
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Philippine Economy
Why Small Businesses Still Struggle to Borrow, and What Could Change
Micro, small and medium enterprises drive Philippine employment, yet many still rely on informal lenders to grow or survive.
· 3 min read