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Makati logs highest GDP growth
‘Economic growth is not just about numbers — it’s about ensuring that Makatizens feel the difference. With a stronger economy, we’ve been able to improve…
27 November 20242 MIN READ
Kuwait seeks first-time domestic workers
A delegation from Kuwait’s Federation of Domestic Workers Offices recently visited the Kuwaiti Embassy in Manila to advocate for the recruitment of first-time…
24 November 20241 MIN READ
Central Luzon GRDP up by P2.3-trillion
‘The services sector continues to demonstrate a robust performance. Therefore, it will be crucial to sustain its growth and ensure that services are linked and…
20 November 20242 MIN READ
Citi trims economic growth forecast at 5.8%
‘A weak Q3 outturn had been a result of several temporary, weather-related factors. We expect growth to pick up in Q4, supported by stronger domestic demand…
19 November 20242 MIN READ
Climate change could cause 18% less growth for Phl — ADB
Still, that projected Philippine GDP loss is much less gloomy than Vietnam’s 30 percent, Indonesia’s 27 percent, and India’s 25 percent, according to ADB…
3 November 20242 MIN READ
Sun Life unit sees faster GDP clip
Higher GDP growth will likely be driven by the recent aggressive efforts of the economic managers on raising government spending
23 February 20242 MIN READ
Indonesia Q3 growth rises but remains below forecasts
Indonesia's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter of 2022 on the back of strong exports and domestic consumption, official data showed on Monday,…
7 November 20222 MIN READ
2022 Hybrid National Trade Fair kicks off holiday shopping season
The 2022 Hybrid National Trade Fair heralds the revival of the festive holiday shopping season as Filipinos prepare to celebrate their favorite time of the…
3 November 20222 MIN READ
Philips to cut 4,000 jobs as losses deepen
Dutch medical device manufacturer Philips said Monday it will cut 4,000 jobs as a massive financial hit for faulty sleep respirators pushed it into loss.
24 October 20222 MIN READ
IMF projects 6.5 percent growth for Phl in 2022
The International Monetary Fund has projected the Philippines' gross domestic product to grow by 6.5 percent in 2022 but to slow to 5 percent in 2023 as the…
27 September 20222 MIN READ
Senegal leads way on women legislators but challenges ahead
Senegal will break new ground Monday as West Africa's largest-ever proportion of women MPs take their seats in a newly elected legislature, stirring hopes of…
9 September 20223 MIN READ