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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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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 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 labor market compounds the misery. The unemployment rate rose from 4.4 percent in December 2025 to 5 percent in March 2026, while core inflation climbed to…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has significantly reduced the Philippines’ economic growth target for 2026 amid mounting risks stemming…
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Through every challenge since its establishment in 1936, the institution has remained focused on strengthening its services while ensuring that government…
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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 has failed to show any growth strategy specifically for 2027 to justify its huge proposal.
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One of the greatest things ‘Spaces’ gave me was the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone. It introduced me to a completely different world.
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Growth is often associated with milestones, expansion and visible achievements. Grit, however, is what sustains the journey between those moments. It is the…
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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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