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......»»
Ecozone investments up 19 percent in 2 months
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority grew at a robust pace in the first two months of the year, making it on track with its investment approval targets for the year......»»
Citi hikes Philippines inflation forecast
Global banking giant Citi raised its 2024 inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.6 percent from 3.4 percent previously, following the faster-than-expected headline print in February......»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
High demand to feed growth in broiler output
Local broiler production could grow by at least two percent to as much as 1.943 million metric tons this year on the back of growing demand as chicken meat remains an affordable commodity for Filipino households......»»
Ecozone regulator wooing more Japan investors
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing to grow investments from Japanese investors to as much as P80 billion this year, as it continues to be aggressive in its investment promotion efforts in the East Asian market......»»
DTI eyes 10% exports growth in 2024
The Department of Trade and Industry expects the country’s total exports to grow by 10 percent this year......»»
Lemon
Among the major programs of the Bongbong Marcos administration is the digitalization of government services. This is crucial to keeping pace with our rapidly modernizing neighbors who are making great strides in building emerging information technology into their bureaucracies and frontline services......»»
Hidilyn Diaz eyes World Cup campaign in buildup for ‘last Olympics’
Opting to pace herself this time, Hidilyn Diaz skips the Asian Championships to focus on the World Cup, where the Filipina weightlifter vies to punch a Paris Olympics ticket.....»»
Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 29.3 pct in February
MANILA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 29.3 percent in February to reach 1.4 billion U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) attributed the surge in FDI inflows in February to the 927.3 percent expansion in nonresidents' net investments in equity capital, excluding reinvestment of earning.....»»
Franchising industry sees 8–10 percent growth this year
The country’s largest franchising association is looking to grow franchise stores and revenues by eight to 10 percent this year as more foreign brands are interested to enter the country, while local brands continue to expand......»»
Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 89.9 pct in January
MANILA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 89.9 percent in January to 907 million U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Wednesday. "The increase in FDI was supported mainly by the 173.2 percent expansion in nonresidents' net investments in debt instruments to 820 million dollars from 300 million dollars in January 2023," the Bangko S.....»»
Government to issue guidelines for faster mining permits
The government is expected to issue the guidelines for streamlining the processing of mining permits within the year......»»
Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023
The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»
I didn’t know!
Recently, a woman consulted with me about options for her unmarried sister in the Philippines to immigrate to the US faster......»»
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......»»
Philippines has potential to grow into $2 trillion economy – WEF
The Philippines can potentially expand to a $2-trillion economy over the next decade if investments in key sectors will be sustained, particularly in education and human development, according to a top official of the World Economic Forum......»»
Small businesses may make up 60% of Philippines GDP – Visa
Small businesses in the Philippines may produce as much as 60 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) if financial institutions and the government could help the sector grow in the coming years, according to global digital payments platform Visa......»»
Pétanque: UP Cebu group working to make sport grow in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu strives to become a pioneer of a one-of-a-kind growing sport in the Queen City of the South— Pétanque. Pétanque is a ball game that originated in France and recently took center stage in the intramurals of UP Cebu through the Philippine Petanque Clubs Association.....»»
US to aid Philippines in development of semicon industry
The United States is looking to work with the Philippines to grow its semiconductor industry as it identified it as among the seven countries to benefit from its $500 million program aimed at diversifying its semiconductor supply chain, according to an official of the US Department of State......»»
Property prices slow in Q4
The growth in property prices has been sustained for 10 straight quarters, albeit at a slower pace in the fourth quarter last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»