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Prof. Schlevogt s Compass 7: Five global supertrends that will transform the world during the new megacycle
The old world is giving way to a new order. What key political-economic drivers of change are destined to shape our lives in the medium term? According to an adage that is popular in the financial community, economists are sufficiently competent to correctly predict ten out of five recessions. Despite.....»»
Taking finances personally
A country, or its government, can be criticized by economists for being too frugal and not spending all its budget to grow the economy, create jobs, and increase capital investment......»»
‘Legislated wage hike spells job losses’
A bill that seeks a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private workers nationwide could spell job losses especially in labor-intensive sectors, economists warned......»»
BSP may cut rates by mid-2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may start cutting interest rates as early as June this year, according to economists......»»
Domestic trade expected to improve this year
Domestic trade is seen improving this year on expectations of strong economic activity and continued slowdown in inflation, according to economists......»»
Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January
Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»
Strong GDP expansion gives BSP room to further hike rates
he impressive economic growth posted by the Philippines in 2023 will give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas more space to further raise interest rates in case of shocks, according to economists......»»
Philippines likely missed 2023 growth target
While some economists believe the Philippine economy likely grew faster in the fourth quarter, the overall expansion in 2023 is still expected to fall short of the six to seven percent target penned by the government’s economic managers......»»
Recto urged to pursue progressive taxes
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should backpedal from pursuing consumption-based taxes and instead focus on more progressive ones in order to generate revenues amid the country’s limited fiscal space, economists said......»»
Majority of Filipinos favor US over China in West Philippine sea dispute — survey
A recent survey by a think tank found that many Filipinos prefer siding with the United States over China in the West Philippine Sea territorial dispute......»»
Chavit Singson not in favor of transgender people, mothers joining Miss Universe
Former Ilocos Sur Vice Gov. Chavit Singson gave his reaction over Miss Universe Organization's move to allow transwomen and women with children to compete at the prestigious pageant. .....»»
Keeping enemies close
If Vice President Sara Duterte has fallen out of favor or become “bad shot” with First Lady Liza Marcos, is the sentiment shared by President Marcos?.....»»
How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty
Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»
69 percent support mandatory ROTC revival – Pulse
Sixty-nine percent of Filipinos are in favor of reviving the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program in schools, according to a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri in December last year......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers – report
The procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft Windows and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic options, a Financial Times report says.....»»
Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) — The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47 in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267, introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»
Ruling in favor of labor
What are the tests to determine whether there is an employer and employee relationship?.....»»