Slow burn collapse
The first crack came in 2019, when growth fell to 6.1 percent because the budget was reenacted, freezing public spending for months.
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PEZA, Aboitiz deepen investor support under EaseBiz
PEZA and Aboitiz Economic Estates expand EaseBiz to improve investor registration support, align with PTOPS and explore wider government requirements.
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Aboitiz Economic Estates wins sustainability award
Aboitiz Economic Estates received PHILGBC’s Business Leadership in Sustainability Award for integrating sustainability into its industrial estates and…
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Reliable power key to Luzon Economic Corridor
AmCham said reliable and sufficient power will be crucial for the Luzon Economic Corridor to attract semiconductor, advanced manufacturing and AI investments.
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P172-M SCTEX Luisita expansion set
BCDA will allot P172.1 million for the SCTEX Hacienda Luisita Interchange expansion to improve connectivity, business access and links to the Luzon Economic…
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IMF cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
The IMF has lowered its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing weaker-than-expected public investment, delayed infrastructure spending, subdued…
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Luzon Economic Corridor opens new investment pipeline
The Luzon Economic Corridor advances new investment opportunities in Clark and New Clark City across logistics, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.
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ADB: Pax Silica gains may take more than two years
‘Foreign direct investment, depending on what it is, can take several years to build and construct. Now, there’s job creation in the building and construction…
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A rich country pretending to be poor
The Philippines has the resources, talent and economic potential of a rich nation, but lasting prosperity depends on turning public resources, economic growth…
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Illusion of growth
The entire machinery of government is focused on derailing Vice President Sara Duterte’s presidential bid through an impeachment trial. And if that will not…
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ADB cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
ADB cuts its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing the Middle East conflict, weaker investment, El Niño risks and slower public infrastructure…
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SWS: 33% of Filipinos more optimistic about economy
Filipinos’ net economic optimism rebounded to +10 in June 2026 from -14 in March, with more adults expecting the Philippine economy to improve over the next 12…
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Aboitiz earns dual real estate awards
Aboitiz Economic Estates and Ajoya Cabanatuan win Best Industrial Developer and Best Masterplanned Development at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards.
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Government defends Philippines’ role in Pax Silica
The government has sought to clarify misconceptions regarding the Philippines’ participation in the Pax Silica framework, describing the initiative as an…
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ADB unveils $6B ASEAN blue economy initiative
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committing up to $6 billion through 2030 to support Southeast Asia’s blue economy, with the program targeting industries…
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When separation is not abandonment
The wife did not categorically testify that her husband’s abandonment and failure to provide financial support caused her mental or emotional anguish.
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Race is on; Phl hits snooze
Why are our neighbors gaining ground while we’re losing it? The answer is as frustrating as it is obvious — they are building, while we are stealing.
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