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Philippines eyes stronger cooperation, economic ties with Germany

The Philippines and Germany are looking to step up cooperation in areas like minerals processing and investment financing to boost economic ties, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 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

SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ

Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Philippines urges speedy PJEPA review

The Philippines is wants a faster conclusion of the ongoing general review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, even as it continues to push for improved market access for some of its products, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 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

Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP

Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 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

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

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

Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila

The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Inter-agency body to meet Monday over rise in Chinese students

The Inter-Agency Committee on Foreign Students (IACFS) will meet on Monday to discuss the increase in Chinese nationals studying in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City dominates ball games in meet’s final day

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The Cebu City Niños asserted their dominance in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) ball games as the meet wrapped up on Thursday, May 9, here in Cebu City. Cebu City’s secondary boys and girls volleyball teams, represented by the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars and the University of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Philippine Onces can get chance to meet Twice in Manila

Fans of K-pop girl group Twice can get the chance to meet the group when they join a digital promo......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

'SanaAll: Anne Curtis na-meet sina Jake, Sunghoon ng ENHYPEN

ANG swerte talaga ni Anne Curtis, lalo na pagdating sa mga iniidolo niyang Korean idols. Na-meet niya kasi sa personal at nakapagpa-picture pa siya sa K-Pop boy group members na sina Jake at Sunghoon ng ENHYPEN habang sila’y nasa elevator. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ni Anne ang ilang highlights noong Abril at makikita sa mga litrato.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

PrimeWater faces P2.4M penalty if fails to meet promise of uninterrupted water supply

PrimeWater faces P2.4M penalty if fails to meet promise of uninterrupted water supply.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Daluz camp ‘willing’ to meet with OIC GM

Daluz camp ‘willing’ to meet with OIC GM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

President Marcos, Qatar emir meet today to tackle bilateral ties

President Marcos and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet today at Malacañang to talk about bilateral and regional issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024