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Think tank sees likelihood of BSP rate cuts starting Q2

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to start cutting interest rates in the second quarter following the economic growth posted last year, according to UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Gap between Philippines women, men has improved – expert

The gap between women and men has improved as the Philippines ranked 16th in the Global Gender Gap Index, according to one of the speakers during the recent Women’s Day webinar organized by environmental group BAN Toxics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank

Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Think tank: No change in BSP rates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to keep key rates steady at its policy meeting on Thursday, according to UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Trade gap lowest in nearly 3 years

The country posted its lowest trade gap in nearly three years in March as both exports and imports declined, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Philippine daily wage insufficient to meet family living expenses

MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide daily wage disparity averaged P762 as of March 2024, with the daily minimum wage averaging only P440, the think tank Ibon Foundation said on Wednesday. Data from the Ibon Foundation showed that the wage gap was computed based on the average daily minimum wage and the average family living wage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Trade deficit narrows to $4 billion in December

The country’s trade deficit narrowed in December as both exports and imports declined, bringing the full-year 2023 trade gap to $52.42 billion, down from the previous year’s shortfall of $57.65 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

The Future of Work: AI’s Double-Edged Sword for Global Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in revolutionizing global productivity and economic growth. However, the flip side includes potential job displacement and a widening wealth gap. Without proper policies, nations may struggle to adapt to this emerging technology. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that nearly 40% of global jobs could be influenced by AI. In […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

‘High-level’ US trade mission to arrive in PH next week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer  Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations

Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today, to take up his role as Vice Chair of the negotiations.The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body within the WTO and meets every two years. Trade ministers will negotiate the reform of agriculture trade rules, E-commerce, fisheries subsidi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Hindi tita, ate lang : Leren Bautista, Ricci Rivero dismiss age gap criticisms

Beauty queen-politician Leren Bautista and basketball player Ricci Rivero just laughed at comments about the age gap in their relationship......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Trade gap expected to widen further

The Philippines’ trade deficit is expected to widen further this year amid weaker exports and stronger imports, according to Dutch financial giant ING......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Trade gap widens to $4.69 billion in November

The country’s trade deficit in November widened to a seven-month high as imports left negative territory, while exports continued to decline......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Philippines total external trade shrinks by 15.4 pct in March

MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods recorded a year-on-year decrease of 15.4 percent in March to 15.44 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. Of the total external trade in March, 60.3 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA data showed the trade deficit in March amounted to 3.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February

MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks

MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024