Security with salary loans: A Security Bank Q&A
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Outlook on bank stocks mixed amid Q2 letdown
MARKET volatility has sent shares of bank stocks tumbling in the second quarter as earnings fell below estimates.
How prevalent is modern slavery in the Philippines?
By Mark T. Amoguis, Researcher
Modern slavery refers to situations of exploitation that include human trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, forced or servile marriage, and...
Philippines’ BPO industry: By the numbers
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry employed more than half a million Filipinos as of June 2016, most of which, work in the call...
The Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio through the years
Debt-to-GDP ratio, which refers to government debt as a percentage of gross domestic product, is one of the closely watched indicators by international credit rating agencies as it demonstrates a country’s ability to pay off its debts. A lower debt-to-GDP ratio is generally perceived as favorable -- an indicator of a robust economy -- as it shows that a country is producing enough to be able to repay its debts.
Investing in infrastructure: Which areas is the government focusing on?
The government's 2017-2022 Public Investment Program (PIP) contains a rolling list of priority programs and projects that it plans to implement until the end Pres....
Then vs Now: A snapshot of the Philippine economy before and after Duterte was...
How was the Philippine economy before President Rodrigo R. Duterte was sworn in as President on June 30, 2016? Here's a comparison of statistical...
Which regions can support themselves under a federal form of government?
The shift to federalism, the cornerstone of the Duterte administration, aims to maximize the growth potential of regions and local governments by granting them...
Duterte’s numbers (as of July 2018)
Here's a look at President Rodrigo R. Duterte's statistical measures as of July 2018.
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Where health- and social services workers get paid the most
By Mark T. Amoguis, Researcher
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) recorded the highest average annual compensation for workers in the human health and social services...
Philippines’ top trading partners for imports (May 2018)
By Mark T. Amoguis, Researcher
The country's main source of merchandise goods in May was China, cornering 20.3% of the total import bill that month....
Philippines’ top trade partners for exports (May 2018)
By Mark T. Amoguis, Researcher
The United States was the top market of Philippine-made products in May, contributing $840.15 million to total exports. It was...