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  2. ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rolling along

    ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rolling along

    The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. framed the Bagong Pilipinas initiative not merely as a slogan but as a master plan for national…

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  4. U.S., Japan lead economic partner preferences

    U.S., Japan lead economic partner preferences

    A Pulse Asia survey shows the United States and Japan remain Filipinos’ preferred economic partners, while Taiwan gains ground amid growing interest in…

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  5. AURORA Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority president and CEO Undersecretary Gil Taway IV (third from left) and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate General in Houston, Texas, before proceeding to scheduled roadshows in Canada to woo more Canadian investors to invest in APECO, particularly in the defense and energy sectors.

    Canadian investors wooed at APECO roadshows

    ‘Investing in APECO is aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which commits an initial CAD2.3 billion (approximately P105 billion) to strengthen economic…

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  6. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    Marcos fumbles legacy — Ibon

    Ibon Foundation criticizes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic record, citing slowing growth, inflation, rising debt and worsening poverty, while…

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  7. jomar lacson

    Multiverse thinking in a web of changes

    Philippine investors are urged to monitor global developments, from European protests and AI market volatility to regional energy shifts, and assess their…

    3 MIN READ

  8. The real Philippine horror show

    The real Philippine horror show

    The scariest plot twist of all isn’t nature’s fury — it’s the sheer greed of the people running the country.

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  9. Propping peso needs concrete plan — Diokno

    Propping peso needs concrete plan — Diokno

    Economic analysts and lawmakers are urging the Marcos administration to present concrete measures to address the peso’s record-low value and rising prices,…

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  11. Passage to south

    Passage to south

    I think again of the beaches, the seafood stalls, and the busier road to the university. The beauty that first drew my attention remains, but today I see…

    3 MIN READ

  12. Debt, downturn dampen Phl’s risk outlook

    Debt, downturn dampen Phl’s risk outlook

    ‘To curb agricultural smuggling, the first line of defense is border control. Goods should be inspected upon entry. The government should conduct these…

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  13. Vietnam, the rising star (3)

    Vietnam, the rising star (3)

    Obviously, Vietnam’s development strategy considers the tourism industry high up in the value chain by offering facilities comparable to those of the best…

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  15. BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr.’s optimism that growth and economic activity would most likely rebound early next year is based on his expectation that government and public infrastructure spending will eventually ramp up after experiencing major delays. A core pillar of his outlook is the assumption that high inflation will eventually moderate, helping restore purchasing power and economic activity. The BSP raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

    Remolona pushes GDP recovery to Q1 2027

    Citing expected recovery in Philippine economic activity as a key consideration in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision Thursday last week to deliver a…

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  17. DTI Secretary Cris Roque and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren have formalized the Philippines-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in December 2024. Negotiations have been concluded; talks are finished but the actual signing is pending while adjustments are being made for legal reviews. After the agreement is signed, both governments must ratify and effect approval processes before the CEPA takes effect which is expected in 2027.

    Traders encouraged to tap Chile market

    Juan Manuel Millan, CEO of international business development consultancy Gedeth Network,said Chile offers an attractive market because of its purchasing power…

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  18. A more inclusive digital future begins with ensuring that women have equal opportunities to learn, lead and innovate in the AI economy.

    ASEAN moonshot: AI and women

    In our ASEAN region today, AI and tech upskilling for women must be the default, not the exception.

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