
Governance key to restoring investor confidence – PIDS
Stable governance is essential for sustained economic growth, according to Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Senior Research Fellow Dr. John…
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Stable governance is essential for sustained economic growth, according to Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Senior Research Fellow Dr. John…
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For 2026 and 2027, the path is clear but steep. The government must lead with a unifying, ambitious vision, translating the 8 percent goal into a detailed,…
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The comparison to Vietnam stings but is a necessary slap in the face for a reason.
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Mattel has unveiled an autistic Barbie, the toy giant’s latest offering aimed at allowing a broader range of children “to see…
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Officials of Sun Life Financial Philippines are expressing optimism about the company’s prospects — and the outlook for the insurance industry as a whole — as…
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The EDSA Busway saw a 6 percent increase in ridership last year, serving 66.7 million passengers as commuters continue to flock to the dedicated transit lane,…
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‘The stronger export performance helped narrow the trade deficit by 9.9 percent, as import growth slowed.’
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The past year saw the most spectacular display of how corruption can bring down a nation where self-gratification in the political sphere gets priority over…
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The launch of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy Office (TPSO) and the sector development units (SDUs) is one of the most immediate activities that will be undertaken…
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Developing economies face uneven prospects, with many constrained by limited fiscal space, high debt burdens, and exposure to climate-related shocks. While…
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Amid the fierce competition in the Asean region, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco continues to set the standard for global excellence in the industry,…
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Governance issues create drag, making it harder for the Philippines to hit high growth, attract investments and achieve its broader economic goals, despite its…
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that average headline inflation for 2025 settled at 1.7 percent, well below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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DoubleDragon happens to be one of the very few companies that has not only positioned its diversified portolio of hard assets spread out across the…
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Slowdown in economic growth brought about by the flood control scandal will persist heading into 2026. ‘The developments last year are likely to be faced this…
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‘Consequently, liquefied natural gas imports are becoming increasingly vital to meet this growing energy need. However, several challenges complicate the…
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Without a clear path to restoring integrity in public finance and reinvigorating government-led investment, the benefits of external opportunities and easier…
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For Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Victor Lim, external pressures are magnifying the cost of inaction at home and…
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