
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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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on GDP slowdown PH.

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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