Balisacan seeks broader growth beyond consumption
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan urged the Philippines to diversify economic growth by strengthening investment, exports, industry and agriculture as…
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Balisacan vows support as labor risks grow
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Balisacan rejects ‘Sick Man’ label return
‘The country’s economic fundamentals are far stronger than when the label was first applied to the Philippines in the 1970s’ under the administration of…
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Economy avoids stagflation — for now: DEPDev
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Balisacan lays out plan vs Middle East impact
The Philippines is rolling out a multi-sector plan to shield its economy from Middle East tensions, with DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan outlining measures…
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Inflation may hit 14.3% on oil shocks – DEPDev
DEPDev warns of potential inflation surge to 14.3% due to rising global oil prices, threatening economic growth in the Philippines. Secretary Arsenio Balisacan…
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Corruption dragged Phl GDP below target — DEPDev
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan says the Philippines would have hit its 2025 growth target if not for the flood control corruption scandal that stalled…
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Floodgate fallout to drag growth into 2026 – Balisacan
Economic growth in the Philippines may remain subdued in early 2026 due to spillover effects of the flood control scandal, with recovery expected in the second…
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DepDev: US-Venezuela crisis won’t hit PH economy
Economic officials say the US–Venezuela conflict will have minimal impact on the Philippine economy, with limited trade exposure and falling oil prices easing…
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Philippine economy expected to rebound in 2026 – DEPDev
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan says the Philippine economy is expected to rebound in 2026 with government interventions, trade deals, and disaster recovery…
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DEPDev backs 'Konektado' Act despite telco pushback
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Secretary Go: Raise online betting minimums to curb gambling among poor
Palace economic adviser Frederick Go proposes raising minimum online gambling bets and entry fees to deter low-income players, as the Senate prepares to hear…
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Can Israeli tech help feed Phl?
The Philippine government eyes Israeli agricultural technology to boost productivity, improve food security, and manage inflation, with a focus on adapting…
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Balisacan: U.S. tariff has little effect on Phl growth
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan downplays the impact of the new US tariff on the Philippines’ GDP, emphasizing export diversification and hinting at a…
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DEPDev opposes online gambling, studies tax-based mitigation
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan voiced opposition to online gambling over its social harms but said economic managers are weighing tax regulation options…
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Marcos keeps economic core
Business sector: 'We think it’s a very good team. If they are replaced, it will be disruptive.'
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ILO-backed initiative eyes decent work
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