Mining investments in the pipeline
INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY OFFICIALS yesterday held out hope that the country’s mining sector could regain traction in the next six years as miners weather...
Philippines’s medium-term macro-economic assumptions
THE PHILIPPINE economy is well-positioned to sustain the momentum of its growth and weather external shocks this year and in the medium term, state...
GDP grows 7.0% in Q2 2016
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY grew at its quickest pace in three years last quarter, possibly allowing it to regain its stature as one of Asia’s...
Philippine economy growing but poverty persists
THE ECONOMY in 2016’s first quarter grew slower than previously reported, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said a day before it releases preliminary estimates...
How accessible are financial services?
THE PHILIPPINES made the biggest stride in terms of financial inclusion by adopting “enabling” rules for digital financial services, international think tank Brookings Institution...
National government proposed budget for 2017
THE FIRST spending program of the Duterte administration that took office on June 30 has entered the legislative mill, reflecting increased focus on social...
Involuntary hunger area breakdown
MORE FILIPINOS experienced involuntary hunger at least once last quarter compared to the preceding three months, according to results of a survey the Social...
Merchandise export and factory output performance
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY last quarter likely got a boost from manufacturing, even as exports contracted for a 15th straight month at the close of...