Contrary to perception, the Philippines is steadily rising
The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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Among expats and dual-income couples, a growing preference is emerging for a kind of city living that works seamlessly with their flexible day-to-day routines.…
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Before we start celebrating and patting ourselves on the back, what, in fact, is the reality on the ground?
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The government’s P3-billion school milk feeding program is set to create a reliable market for locally produced milk, giving the local dairy industry a demand…
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A total of 1,000 low-income families in Rizal province have received land titles under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program, ending a…
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State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) will waive all InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees for retail clients beginning today, Tuesday, 7 July,…
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If the Philippines truly wants this new economic status to have meaning, the benefits of growth must become more inclusive.
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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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Digital bank Maya will reduce its InstaPay transfer fee to P10 from P15 beginning Monday, 6 July, joining a growing number of financial institutions lowering…
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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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History, however, teaches us a valuable lesson: what feels like a burden at first often proves to be priceless progress.
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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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