In the Philippines, where dreams are big but opportunities are limited, many Filipinos make the ultimate sacrifice of going abroad for work to provide for their families back home. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are scattered in millions worldwide in various

INFLATION accelerated to a fresh 14-year high in January as food prices surged. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterPHILIPPINE economic growth will continue to accelerate at a modest pace over the near and medium

A woman arranges canned goods inside a market in Quezon City, Nov. 22. The central bank raised its baseline inflation forecast to 3.3% for 2025 from 3.2% previously. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE BANGKO

REUTERSTHE COUNTRY’S balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened in November as the government made more repayments on foreign debt, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Thursday.Data from the central bank showed the BoP position widened to a $2.276-billion

BW FILE PHOTOBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterTHE PESO sank to the all-time low of P59 against the US dollar anew on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish cut.The local unit closed at P59 per dollar on Thursday, weakening

The First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series is composed of the 1000-piso polymer banknote, as well as new polymer denominations: 500-, 100-, and 50-piso. — COURTESY OF THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINASTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday unveiled its

Cars have evolved far beyond simple transportation tools to symbols of identity and lifestyle. A study published in the open-access journal Transport Reviews said that the decision to purchase a car and the type of vehicle selected are influenced by