PH Firms Remain Gloomy on Inflation, Peso Woes
Despite a slight improvement in business sentiment in September, Philippine companies remain pessimistic due to persistently high inflation, a weakening peso, and geopolitical tensions. A survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed the business confidence index improved but remained in negative territory.
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