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‘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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

‘Dumaguete Doctrine’

The gentle yet patriotic people of Dumaguete City have spoken, the palace gods and local overlords be damned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Labor

I was in Malacañang, the presidential palace, yesterday, May 1, to witness three major milestones:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

DOJ: Law enforcement, gov t execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’

In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Palace declares Eid’l Fitr on April 10 Holiday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another long weekend is up on the horizon. This after the Malacañan issued Proclamation 514 declaring April 10, Wednesday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. READ MORE: LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024   Before the Feast of Ramadhan, Filipinos will also be observing another regular.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace

President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Princess Kate praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ after cancer diagnosis

LONDON – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday. Kate said on Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests done following her major abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer had.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

King Charles, leaders offer support to Princess of Wales after cancer announcement

LONDON — Britain’s King Charles, political leaders, and the US White House offered support to Kate, Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had been present and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Buckingham Palace, on behalf of Britain’s King Charles “His Majesty (HM) is ‘so proud of Catherine for her.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

‘Ramon Ang will deliver’

The signing of the documents turning over to the group of San Miguel Corp. the management and modernization of state-run Ninoy Aquino International Airport took only 40 seconds last March 18 at the presidential palace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Retired general, former CA justice among new Palace appointees

President Marcos has appointed a retired police general and a former associate justice of the appellate court to key government posts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024