Corruption concerns weakened investment, Phl growth — World Bank
Corruption concerns contributed to the sharp slowdown in Philippine economic growth last year by weakening investor confidence and delaying public investments,…
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Corruption concerns contributed to the sharp slowdown in Philippine economic growth last year by weakening investor confidence and delaying public investments,…
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Easing transport costs and improving supply conditions tempered price pressures in July, bringing the country’s headline inflation rate down to 6.2 percent…
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Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, former Congressman Jacinto “Jing” Paras, and several others allegedly involved in a supposed plot to frame Executive…
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The Philippines’ newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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The Philippines has officially entered the ranks of upper-middle-income economies, but the next challenge is sustaining growth and accelerating reforms to…
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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag defended the agency on Tuesday against allegations that it is being politically weaponized,…
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday said it is investigating an alleged smear campaign targeting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, even as…
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The Philippines has expanded market access through the government’s diligence to secure free trade agreements with other countries, and the monumental…
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The country’s business sentiment recovered sharply in June, with firms turning neutral on current economic conditions, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)…
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Circular economy is a business strategy, not just an environmental program.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s shift in rhetoric during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) may pose challenges to his administration's fiscal…
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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag lamented the smear operations he said are being employed to destroy political rivals, saying,…
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient domestic spending have prompted economists to raise the 2026 growth outlook for…
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed further to 1.9 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as persistently weak public infrastructure spending,…
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday warned that those behind an alleged smear campaign and other illegal activities would face criminal…
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A National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operation against a suspected pimp in Manila has allegedly uncovered a plot to frame Executive Secretary Ralph Recto,…
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Philippine economic growth could drop to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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Among the 11 countries of Southeast Asia, only two have highly privatized power sectors: Singapore and the Philippines.
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