World Bank: tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
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The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
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The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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Despite the GDP being better than our expectations, we still need to contemplate that it is a very low growth rate.
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Malacañang is optimistic about the economy bouncing back, says GDP slump is ‘just temporary; as the government speeds up spending, we hope the economy can…
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The Philippine economy slowed to 2.3% growth in Q2 2026, its weakest pace since the pandemic, as industry contracted and investments fell. Government economic…
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Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy, according…
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Maybank raised its Philippine GDP growth forecast to 3.5% for 2026 and 4.2% for 2027, citing stronger public spending, resilient remittances, and services…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee lowered the Philippines’ 2026 economic growth target to 3.5–4.5 percent, citing Middle East tensions, energy…
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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 Palace is pushing faster infrastructure spending after cutting the Philippines’ 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.5%-4.5%. Officials vow to accelerate public…
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