PH growth seen below 3% as weak demand, inflation weigh

Inquirer.net - Oct 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Economic growth this year is likely to fall short of President Marcos’ target as weak domestic demand weighs on the economy, Bank of America said, while the central bank is expected to focus more on taming red-hot inflation than supporting growth for now. In a note to clients, BofA forecasts that gross domestic

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Rare Chinese calligraphy scroll resurfaces after 81 years, sells for US$22.6 million

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