
UMIC status unlikely to immediately affect concessional financing — economist
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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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 Philippines' net external liability position widened to $54.9 billion as of end-March 2026, equivalent to 11.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), as…
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A criminal case for plunder is set to be filed within the week against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over his alleged receipt of campaign donations in 2025,…
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More important than the rankings themselves is what this dual recognition represents. In an industry traditionally commanded by larger players, UnionBank has…
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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment…
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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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Two powerhouse brands under the wing of the Aboitiz Group of Companies have landed on the list of Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report, reinforcing the…
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Stiff competition between ride-sharing app drivers and taxi drivers in China has prompted them to offer extra services as a come-on and a source of additional…
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In commemoration of World Environment Day, Globe highlighted its initiatives to transition to clean energy during the Solar & Storage Live Philippines…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared A Brown Company, Inc. to raise up to P12 billion from the debt market under a shelf-registration…
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