
Middle-class Pinoys face shocks — study
PIDS defines the middle class as having a monthly income threshold ranging from about P21,000 to P131,000.
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PIDS defines the middle class as having a monthly income threshold ranging from about P21,000 to P131,000.

The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…

DoLE backs President Marcos’ proposal to raise the income tax exemption threshold to ₱350,000, saying the measure will provide financial relief to more…

Economic milestones are important because they tell us our country is moving forward, but they should also remind us that our responsibility to care for one…

The Philippines is among the Asian economies most exposed to a potential China shock 2.0, as China’s export surge in EVs, batteries, solar panels and heavy…

The World Bank said reforms that increase productivity and employment, coupled with targeted interventions for vulnerable sectors, would be critical in…


The goal is not just to earn more. The goal is to build a life where peace does not depend on the next paycheck.

Renewables are set to reshape the economics of energy over time, offering greater cost stability and insulation from global fuel volatility.

Public health expert Dr. Tony Leachon warns that rising fuel prices could worsen healthcare costs in the Philippines, putting middle-class families at risk of…



If one paycheck is delayed or lost, how long can your household survive without borrowing?

Middle-class income goes to housing, their children’s education, food, utility bills, and other necessities, leaving little to nothing for savings.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez urges the 20th Congress to prioritize economic legislation aimed at helping the Philippines achieve upper-middle income status…

The objective of the bank is to drive consumption and investment — wealth creation not of the companies but the ordinary Filipino.

Wealth creation is much faster in nations with a strong middle class since households under the classification have higher purchasing power, which fuels…

The middle class plays a pivotal role as an engine of our nation’s economic growth… Their steady income, investments in education and consistent consumption of…
