The Philippines has narrowed its economic growth target for 2024 to a range of 6.0% to 6.5%, down from a top end of 7% previously, and revised its outlook through 2028 amid domestic and external uncertainties,

The Philippines widened its projected growth range for next year, citing uncertainties over US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policy that could mean “high tariffs everywhere.” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic team now expects 2025 ...

The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on Monday narrowed its economic growth target for 2024, with expansion now expected to hit a high of 6.5% versus its earlier expectation of 7.

At least three people were killed and 32 hospitalized in the southern Philippines at the weekend after eating a local dish prepared with sea turtle, an endangered species.

Under Philippine environmental protection laws, hunting or consuming sea turtles is illegal but they are still eaten as a traditional delicacy in some communities.

Three people have died and at least 32 were hospitalised in the Philippines after eating an endangered sea turtle cooked in stew. Dozens of indigenous Teduray people reported symptoms such as diarrhoea,

The Philippines said a Chinese Navy chopper harassed Filipino fishing boats at a disputed South China Sea reef, showing lingering tensions in the key waterway.