The news of the country's debt nearing P15 trillion is undoubtedly alarming. It raises the question of why the government continues to borrow extensively, despite its significant indebtedness. While many Filipinos tend to avoid borrowing, viewing debt as inherently negative and a sign of poor...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda gave props to President Marcos for facilitating the inflow of investments to the country, which has led...
OCTA Research’s December 2023 “Tugon ng Masa” Survey (OCTA) OCTA Research's December 2023 "Tugon ng Masa" survey found that half of Filipinos expect the Philippine economy to remain unchanged over the next six months. The survey results released on Monday, Jan. 29 revealed that 51 percent...
Japan has pledged it will continue its investments in the Philippines' big-ticket projects as its ambassador in Manila noted the growing interests of Japanese investors in the country. Speaking at the Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel, Japanese Ambassador to the...
Australia's envoy to the Philippines has expressed confidence in the growth of the Philippine economy, which she said could drive more investment between Manila and Canberra. At a reception hosted for journalists on Friday night, Australian Ambassador HK Yu said she is "very optimistic" about the...
Photo from Pixabay Most Filipinos believe that President Marcos should focus on the Philippine economy, with the rising prices of basic goods as the most pressing issue, based on the results of Publicus Asia’s “Pahayag 2023 Third Quarter Survey.” “It has been revealed that the concerns of...
Despite the "bleak" global prospects over the past few years caused by different factors, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the country's economy is now revived and rejuvenated and that his Administration continues to transform it. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
A Publicus Asia survey conducted in June has shown that most Filipinos believe that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should focus on improving the country's economy. According to the "Pahayag 2023 Second Quarter Survey" results released on Thursday, July 13, 17 percent of Filipinos believe that...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Attempting to attract American investors, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told businessmen here that his administration aims to “transform” the country's economy, rather than return its pre-pandemic state. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Speaking before American...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has committed to push through and boost its efforts to further strengthen the country’s workforce to advance economic recovery. Bloomberg photo In a statement, TESDA Director General Danilo P. Cruz shared that TESDA is currently...
A Filipino economist has expressed belief that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s attendance to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland may help the Philippines advance its economic interest as well as strengthen its international ties. During the state-run Laging Handa...
About 46 percent of adult Filipinos think the Philippine economy will improve over the next six months based on the survey released by OCTA Research on Wednesday, Dec. 21. ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN The “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) National Survey, an independent and non-commissioned poll conducted...
