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Wholesale price growth slowed in 2023

Growth in bulk prices of goods in the country eased last year as food and three other commodity groups posted slower price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

LPGA Thailand: Saso stays in hunt after eagle-aided 68

Yuka Saso exploded at the finish to churn out an eagle-spiked 68 but remained six strokes off the pace as in-form Patty Tavatanakit took solo control with a 66 in the third round of the Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Hoey loses steam at Pete Dye, falls to joint 26th after 70

Rico Hoey slowed down with a two-under 70 at Pete Dye’s Stadium course and slipped from joint third to a share of 26th halfway through the American Express now controlled by American Sam Burns in La Quinta, California Thursday (Friday Manila time)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Philippines slightly upgrades GDP growth to 6 pct in Q3

MANILA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday slightly upgraded year-on-year growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 to 6 percent from preliminary estimate of 5.9 percent. "The major contributors to the upward revision were manufacturing, from 1.7 percent to 1.8 percent; financial and insurance activities, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent; and accomm.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Q3 GDP growth revised upward to 6 percent

The Philippine economy posted a slightly faster growth rate in the third quarter of 2023 than initially reported, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

High rates dampen credit growth in 2023

he expansion of credit in the country slowed last year as the still elevated cost of borrowing dampened demand, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Bank credit growth slows anew in November

The expansion of credit in the country slowed anew in November 2023 due to still elevated interest rates, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year

S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible

A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4

Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year

The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024