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IIF economist Jonathan Fortun

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Fuel tax suspension seen aiding poorest Filipinos
An economist says suspending excise taxes on petroleum products could offer immediate relief to low-income Filipino households by lowering transport and…
2 May 20262 MIN READ
IIF: Phl 2nd in investor relations, dominates ESG data
The Philippines ranked 2nd in the IIF’s 2025 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, reflecting strong investor engagement and near-perfect scores, as…
15 July 20252 MIN READ
IIF: Emerging countries might lure more capital
Emerging markets like the Philippines could continue attracting capital inflows despite a global slowdown, as strong domestic consumption and macroeconomic…
14 June 20252 MIN READ
Moderate investment growth in emerging markets possible — IIF
‘While emerging economies’ debt markets are expected to benefit from the search for yield and the attractiveness of high-carry assets, their equity flows will…
15 December 20241 MIN READ