
Q1 economic growth slows to 5.4%
The country’s economic growth slowed to 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 5.9 percent in the same period last year, the Philippine Statistics…
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The country’s economic growth slowed to 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 5.9 percent in the same period last year, the Philippine Statistics…
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It first reduced the rate by 25 basis points this year on 10 April after the local inflation in March hit 1.8 percent, the lowest since May 2020 based on data…
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‘Let’s help each other so that our communities can thrive,” he said. “We all have a role to play in making these neighborhoods places we are proud to call…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked Labor Day yesterday with some big news: The country’s unemployment rate had dropped to 3.8 percent as of February 2025 —…
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While there are inklings of the existence of such a distinct class of workers in the country’s booming ‘gig economy,’ nobody can exactly tell who, how many and…
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Of the 49.2 million employed, 42 percent or 20.6 million are informal workers, including 13.9 million self-employed, 4.4 million in family-operated farms or…
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Germany’s economy grew 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, avoiding a recession after a contraction late last year, according to data from the federal…
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With heightened tariffs on Chinese goods, the Philippines is positioned precariously as a trade intermediary. Filipino exporters will find themselves in a…
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The MSRS will play a key role in strengthening marine biodiversity protection, food security and the climate resilience for coastal communities.
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A new study from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has found that the long-term effects of bullying could lead to the nation losing up to…
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Washington, United States — US President Donald Trump's popularity has sunk since his riotous return to the White House, polls showed Wednesday, with…
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The EU program is accelerating the transition to a greener economy while sustaining inclusive economic growth.
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A weekly delivery of gold to BSP Davao is 200 kilograms on average or 200,000 grams. This is P1.2 billion in any language.
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South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country's central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export…
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'This underperformance was driven by volatility in the copper processing industry, caused by weaker exports and maintenance disruptions at the PASAR during the…
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But economic status is not just about numbers. A country’s income category should ideally reflect the quality of life of its people — and this is where the…
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If sustainability efforts are done efficiently, the ADB said the fisheries industry could expand over 30 percent, while ocean-based power could grow by over 11…
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Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will travel to Washington for talks on Tuesday with US officials, he said Monday as the European Union races to reach a…
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