Fueling economic growth
Real estate, particularly residential properties, contributes significantly to this growth due to Davao's geographic viability......»»
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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......»»
Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila
The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»
‘High level of Phl economic performance despite…’
From 2010 to the present – minus the worst year of the lockdown period of the pandemic in 2019 – Philippine economic growth performance has been consistently high, at an average of 6.4 percent......»»
‘Philippines elevating to upper-middle income status next year’
The Philippines remains on track to become an upper-middle income economy in 2025, even as the government trimmed its economic growth target for this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
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 […].....»»
Regional growth centers eyed for pharma ecozones
Ecozone developers are looking at the provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Tarlac and Cebu as areas for establishing pharmaceutical economic zones in the country, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority......»»
Analysts paint rosier economic picture for 2024
The country’s strong economic growth is likely to be sustained this year on the back of rising exports and robust private consumption, according to the Department of Trade and Industry as well as private banks......»»
Economic worries weigh down PSEi
Share prices continued to correct, finishing in negative territory anew yesterday on concerns over economic growth prospects here and in China......»»
Palit- liderato ng Senado nagbigay pag-asa sa economic Cha-cha
Nagbigay pag-asa ang pagbabago sa liderato ng Senado para sa panukalang amyendahan ang economic provisions ng 1987 Constitution ayon sa beteranong abogado at kongresista na si Rep Edcel Lagman ng Albay. The post Palit- liderato ng Senado nagbigay pag-asa sa economic Cha-cha first appeared on Abante......»»
‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’
Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»
NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»
Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included
So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»
Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF
Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»
World Bank retains Philippines growth outlook
The World Bank has maintained its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year until 2026 on expectations of easing inflation, strong domestic demand as well as improved trade performance......»»
MSMEs urged to protect IP for market growth
MSMEs urged to protect IP for market growth.....»»
Vivamax hits 11 million subscribers, sees overseas growth
Filipino streaming app Vivamax has surpassed 11 million subscribers three years since it was launched at the height of the pandemic in early 2021. It has also seen “surprising” subscription growth in overseas markets, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. .....»»
Rockwell bullish on sustained growth
Lopez-owned property developer Rockwell Land Corp. expects sustained topline improvement over the next five years with new projects and an expanded land bank supporting its projected growth......»»
Faster GDP growth seen in 2nd quarter
he country’s gross domestic product growth will likely accelerate to 5.9 percent in the second quarter from 5.7 percent in the first quarter, supported by high employment, government spending and within-target inflation, according to First Metro Investment Corp. and University of Asia and the Pacific......»»
Philippine lags in ASEAN credit growth indicators
The country’s credit growth is seen declining over the next two quarters, compared to its Association of Southeast Asian Nations peers, Bank of America Global Research said in a report......»»
Residential, mall growth boost FLI profit
The real estate developer of the Gotianun clan kicked off the year with a 14 percent increase in profit, picking up growth momentum from the residential and mall segments......»»