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Philippine inflation rises to 3.4 pct in February

MANILA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines rose to 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, the first uptrend after a downtrend for four straight months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The uptrend in the overall inflation in February was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year increase in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic bevera.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

REIN in inflation!

It didn’t take long for Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to take full command of the economic cluster as he assumed responsibility for keeping inflation numbers low. And Ralph even coined an acronym: REIN or Reduce Emerging Inflation Now......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Is an Inflation Shock Imminent? The Daily Guardian Explores Wall Streets Concerns

Inflation Concerns Rise as Consumer-Price Index Falls Short of Expectations Inflation has been a hot topic of discussion recently, with hopes that the Federal Reserve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Government urged to boost spending for broadband infrastructure

A leading think tank has called on government to aggressively invest in broadband infrastructure to boost the competitiveness of the Philippines in the global digital economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Anti-piracy IP code revision gains backing

A think tank is supporting the revision of the Intellectual Property Code to help crack down on piracy, noting the negative effects it causes on the country's economy and creative industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Reimagining Luzon

The last stop of our reporting program here in the United States is the office of the Pacific Forum, a Hawaii-headquartered think tank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Pope Francis trusted by 71% of Filipinos — survey

According to think-tank Oculum Research Analytics, Pope Francis enjoys a high level of trust dye to his "global reputation for humility, compassion and progressive views on various social issues.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

3 Philippine universities make global rankings based on subjects

Three higher educational institutions in the country made it to the global rankings of think tank Quacquarelli Symonds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs pushed

It is high time to bring the “green” to Philippine roads by expanding current tax breaks to include two-wheeled electric vehicles, a leading think tank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

‘Government broadband program key to digital push’

An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Mindoro oil spill damage valued at P41.2B — report

The sinking of oil tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro last year caused at least P41.2 billion worth of damage to the environment and coastal communities, according to a report by a sustainability think tank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Democracy index: Philippines ranking goes down again

Still classified as a “flawed democracy,” the Philippines has scored and ranked lower in the 2023 Democracy Index released by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

MUP pensions, Maharlika Fund pose risks to PH economy, says new study

Dr. Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, a former senior research fellow of government think-tank PIDS, says the Filipino people ‘should be the ones to monitor the Maharlika Fund because this is your fund’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Easier ownership of e-vehicles pushed

An international think tank has called on government to lift importation barriers to electric vehicles and immediately amend the limiting provisions of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

What’s in store in ’24?

This year, 2024, appears to be a hopeful year that will enable our economy to break off from the problems of the pandemic years. According to a study by PIDS, the government think tank, growth will be steady in 2024......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Exports expected to gradually recover this year

The Philippines is expected to see an improvement in exports this year, but the recovery would be gradual, according to think tank Oxford Economics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines to grow at faster pace this year – PIDS

Despite global economic challenges, the Philippine economy is expected to expand at a faster pace this year than in 2023, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024