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PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
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......»»
Lagged impact of high rates to take toll on economy – BSP
The lagged effects of monetary policy adjustments last year will continue to take its toll on the economy, with growth likely to fall below government targets anew......»»
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......»»
Measuring income inequality
In a recent report about the Philippine economy, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. stated that the economy will grow at a faster pace this year. The emphasis of the report was on the projections for economic growth measured in terms of the Gross Domestic Product......»»
Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4
The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»
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.......»»
Experts: cha-cha not needed to boost economy
Experts: cha-cha not needed to boost economy.....»»
SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges
SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»
Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map
'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»
Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift
During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»
From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked
From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»
Martial law and the communists
This book is highly controversial when it narrates certain debatable conclusions as facts......»»
Business groups laud passage of Salt Industry Development Act
Business groups Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) welcomed the approval of a law that aims to revive the salt industry which is seen to support economic growth and help create jobs......»»
Under Ground Battle aids Philippine MMA growth with Blaze FC
From the grassroots to the professional level, expect Under Ground Battle (UGB) to take part in cultivating Philippine mixed martial arts (MMA)......»»
India, Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times: Jaishankar
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Hailing ties between India and the Philippines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, said that ties between Delhi and Manila have witnessed a very perceptible growth in recent times. Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the.....»»