Milestone built on sand
The milestone is genuine. But it was built on consumption, remittance, and a bloated services sector, while manufacturing withered.
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The milestone is genuine. But it was built on consumption, remittance, and a bloated services sector, while manufacturing withered.
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The broader economic downturn the Philippines is currently experiencing may trigger spillover effects in the real estate market, according to property…
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There is cautious optimism that infrastructure projects in H2 2026 and improving business sentiment could support a recovery. But with growth at 2.3 percent,…
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Manila Water Co. said Monday it has maintained uninterrupted 24/7 water service across its East Zone concession by keeping water losses below 15 percent…
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Headline inflation likely continued to ease in June as lower fuel prices and declining costs of key food items helped temper price pressures, although…
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The BSP attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline in external debt mainly to lower non-resident holdings of Philippine debt securities amid cautious investor…
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Pessimism among businesses intensified in April as rapidly rising inflation, higher oil prices, and economic uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict…
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According to Deepali Bhargava, ING Economics’ regional head of research for Asia Pacific, the first-quarter performance was a significant disappointment.
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The 7.2 percent April headline inflation print reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Monday may prompt the central bank to preemptively…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, driving a sharp increase in identity-based attacks, including deepfake impersonation…
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Makati has become the first local government unit in the Philippines to achieve 100 percent renewable energy utilization for its facilities, the Energy…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill granting special privileges to pregnant women, including discounts on medical services and…
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Under the Pantawid Pasada Program, beneficiaries receive subsidies only when the average price of Dubai crude oil for the month reaches $80 per barrel.
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