BusinessWorld E-paper
March 11, 2026
THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, as the oil shock could drive inflation to above 4% this year, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Tuesday,
At the same time, the House Ways and Means Committee passed a proposal authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to suspend excise taxes on fuel products, advancing a proposal aimed at cushioning the impact of volatile oil prices on consumers.
