Phl economic upgrade needs manufacturing backing — FPI
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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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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The World Bank confirmed the Philippines’ upgrade to the upper-middle-income category in its latest country income classification update on Wednesday, after…
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Investors and creditors may view the new classification as a signal of continued development and readiness for capital.
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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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Claims that the Philippines’ newly attained upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status could affect its access to concessional financing should be viewed with…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to turn the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status into higher investment by pressing ahead with…
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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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The expert suggested using calamansi, garlic, ginger, onion, oregano and basil as healthier alternatives to high-sodium ingredients commonly used in cooking.
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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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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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‘Every panel on this 92.5-megawatt solar plant is a promise kept — to the families who deserve stable, affordable electricity; to the workers who built…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate today’s headlines, but China’s biggest advantage may have been built long before ChatGPT, Gemini or large language…
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Global low-code and no-code platform provider Kissflow is strengthening its push in the Philippines as businesses accelerate digital transformation efforts and…
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UnionDigital Bank (UD) has outlined practical budgeting strategies for Filipino households relying on a single source of income as families navigate rising…
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Power transmission and system charges in off-grid areas will now be computed under a single regulatory framework, providing small-grid operators with a uniform…
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The country should reform its electricity subsidy programs by improving beneficiary targeting and integrating existing social protection and regulatory systems…
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