Buy, buy, buy: Why consumption remains king
Consumption has long been the driver of Philippine economic growth, accounting for roughly three-fourths of gross domestic product for decades and ranking…
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Consumption has long been the driver of Philippine economic growth, accounting for roughly three-fourths of gross domestic product for decades and ranking…
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The needle may move slowly at times, but it is moving. Every woman who gains confidence, access to opportunity, financial independence, or a seat at the table…
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The Palace has failed to show any growth strategy specifically for 2027 to justify its huge proposal.
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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The Department of National Defense (DND) held its first Senior Leaders Cyber Awareness Program on 26 June at Camp Aguinaldo as part of efforts to strengthen…
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Slowing economic growth and weakening investor confidence, driven by governance issues, have broader social consequences, including a rise in crime,…
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As our summers grow longer and hotter and the rainy seasons become increasingly unpredictable, these laws become even more relevant.
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Entrepreneurship will play a greater role than artificial intelligence in creating the next generation of jobs, according to QI Group founder and executive…
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The Philippine government is seeking up to $1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion the economy from the…
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Cabinet officials led by Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go are focused on reallizing the transformation of the Luzon…
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Cabinet officials led by Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go are pushing to transform the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC)…
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Mombasa (AFP) — In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from…
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Consumption and services alone cannot sustain long-term economic development. A nation grows not merely by spending but by building.
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The upcoming El Niño season and its potential impact on food prices pose additional risks to inflation on top of the ongoing energy shock, according to Bank of…
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The trees we cut are not merely there for ornamental purposes — they have their role in flood control. Mangroves planted near ports are not just for green…
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More than 200 Filipino nurse and caregiver candidates are scheduled to deploy to Japan this month under a long-running economic partnership agreement between…
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A total of 211 Filipino nurse and certified careworker candidates are set to leave for Japan this month under the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will convene soon to reassess its economic targets in light of the Middle East conflict’s widespread…
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