Philippines’ UMIC label: A prosperity mirage?
Before we start celebrating and patting ourselves on the back, what, in fact, is the reality on the ground?
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Before we start celebrating and patting ourselves on the back, what, in fact, is the reality on the ground?
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Sometimes even the routines that have seen me through decades get to me now. Perhaps there is more to this than aging in a world that has remained the same and…
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Our greatest competitive advantage must increasingly come from the creativity, ingenuity, and innovative spirit of the Filipino people.
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While many of our youth are eager to step into this digital landscape, a significant number find themselves hindered by a lack of access to education and…
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Nearly 11 million Filipinos aged five to 24 were out of school in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, representing about a quarter of the…
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The Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank was hailed by the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026 as Domestic Retail Bank of the Year — Philippines under…
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From streaming entertainment and shopping online to learning new skills, running businesses, and staying connected with loved ones, mobile connectivity has…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has relaxed customs rules for foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, allowing them to temporarily enter the Philippines without…
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The decline in foreign direct investment was driven by a 91.7 percent drop in net investments in debt instruments - $44 million from $522 million in April…
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A decade or two ago, we saw strong volume growth in beer and spirits. Today, coffee has probably become the fastest-growing beverage consumed outside the home.
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Motorists in Metro Manila can now use their smartphones to check if they have violated traffic laws under the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s…
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For far too long, Filipino borrowers have entered loan agreements without a genuine understanding of what those agreements cost them. The Commission is…
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SEOUL (AFP) — South Korea on Tuesday began enforcing a revised law targeting false information posted online, imposing tougher penalties on repeat offenders…
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While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more accessible, most Philippine businesses still lack the infrastructure, skills and governance needed to use…
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‘With the caveat that a portion of an entire video is being presented not only to save time but also to support the allegations of the prosecution insofar as…
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A newsroom should illuminate, not inflame; explain, not exploit; invite conversation, not deepen division.
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If the Philippines truly wants this new economic status to have meaning, the benefits of growth must become more inclusive.
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With rising living costs, the last thing Filipinos need is to incur additional fees for basic financial transactions.
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