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East Asia and Pacific to see moderate growth

The East Asia and the Pacific region is expected to have moderate growth this year amid headwinds from tight financial conditions and geopolitical rifts, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippines posts 5.6% GDP growth in 2023, misses gov t target

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.6% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, falling short of the government target, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Philippines likely grew below target in 2023 – economists

The economy likely posted growth below the government’s target of six to seven percent in 2023, according to economists......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

BSP: Inflation surpassed target in March

Inflation likely continued its uptick in March but breaching the target of the central bank for the first time in three months amid more expensive electricity costs, oil and food prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Clark airport exceeds 2023 passenger target

Clark International Airport, the alternative gateway to Metro Manila, breached its passenger target in 2023 amid the recovery of global air travel......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Economy to expand at faster pace in 2024

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year than in 2023 despite headwinds, but the growth will be below the government’s target, according to First Metro Investment Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Government sticks to 6.5-7.5 percent growth target for 2024

Despite global and domestic headwinds, the government is still aiming to attain a 6.5 to 7.5 percent economic growth for this year, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

World Bank expects faster growth for Philippines this year

Economic growth in the Philippines is projected to be faster this year than in 2023, but the pace will be lower than the government’s target, the World Bank said in a report......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031

The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Economy grew by 5.6% in 2023

The Philippine economy expanded at a slower pace in 2023 than the previous year, falling below the government’s growth target amid high inflation and interest rates that affected consumption......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday April 29, 2024. Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall A jobless man, who wanted money to provide for his family of four, found himself in deeper trouble.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News20 hr. 35 min. ago

PCC reviews Ayala unit’s acquisition of North Luzon drugstore chain

PCC reviews Ayala unit’s acquisition of North Luzon drugstore chain The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is conducting a deeper review of the proposed acquisition by Ayala Corp.’s unit of a substantial stake in North Luzon drugstore chain St. Joseph Drugstore......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video

DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Flying Titans inspired by runner-up showing last time

Undeterred by their heartbreaking finals defeat to sister team Creamline, Choco Mucho setter Deanna Wong vowed they would come in with deeper resolve in chase of a breakthrough Premier Volleyball League title......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024