Contrary to perception, the Philippines is steadily rising
The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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Resilience, however, shouldn’t be a substitute for good governance. We shouldn’t have to overcome self-inflicted wounds every single time.
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Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairperson Erwin Tulfo urged Minority Leader Alan Cayetano on Friday to refrain from being overly eager to revive the stalled…
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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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Our greatest competitive advantage must increasingly come from the creativity, ingenuity, and innovative spirit of the Filipino people.
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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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‘The missile landed right between our EEZs.’
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The government on Thursday placed Metro Manila under Blue Alert as tropical storm “Inday” threatened to intensify the southwest monsoon, prompting emergency…
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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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The recent reclassification is not just a statistical achievement but a pivotal moment that should drive stronger support for local industries.
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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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…
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PETValue Philippines Corporation and Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. (RCBM) have formalized a Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership, reinforcing…
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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The labor market compounds the misery. The unemployment rate rose from 4.4 percent in December 2025 to 5 percent in March 2026, while core inflation climbed to…
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