
Upper middle class
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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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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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing P550 million over the next two years to build a nationwide network of seed storage facilities, betting bigger…
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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 Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has transferred to its new building in Pasay City, in line with its institutional commitment to enhance…
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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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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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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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The lease agreement underscored JPI’s confidence in the country as a strategic location for aerospace manufacturing and reinforced CIAC’s vision of developing…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate today’s headlines, but China’s biggest advantage may have been built long before ChatGPT, Gemini or large language…
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The Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) has approved four major public investment projects aimed at improving transportation,…
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The Board of Investments (BoI) recently presented the Philippines as a haven for mining green minerals in a forum in Singapore.
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The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that the Philippines has received commendation from the World Trade Organization (WTO) for its growth…
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UnionDigital Bank (UD) has outlined practical budgeting strategies for Filipino households relying on a single source of income as families navigate rising…
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