Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, March 19 said he is confident that despite the ongoing political developments, the Philippine economy will remain strong. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Escudero made the remarks as the nation...
President Marcos encouraged local government units (LGUs) and agencies to set their goals according to the country's national priorities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM) "I encourage everyone to align your organizational goals with our national priorities so that we can push...
Senator Loren Legarda has reaffirmed her commitment to marine conservation, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment in a recent discussion on the significance of the “Blue Economy” in Makati City. Legarda was guest during the “Blue Horizons – Accelerating the...
DAVAO CITY – A University of the Philippines professor has urged policymakers and stakeholders to adopt strategies that balance economic growth with environmental protection to ensure long-term benefits for coastal communities in Mindanao and the Philippines. SULU Archipelago Prof. Jay...
Several business groups expressed opposition to the proposed ₱200 daily minimum wage increase, warning of its potential threats to the Philippine economy and business owners, particularly small and micro enterprises. In a position paper addressed to Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles, the...
President Marcos said he was satisfied with the country's economic achievements last year, and ordered Cabinet officials to make the feats be known to the public. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' MarcosJ Jr. talks with NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan during the 24th NEDA Board Meeting at Malacañan...
Philippine economic growth in 2024 likely fell below the government's downscaled target as a string of strong typhoons prevented faster expansion, according to Moody's Analytics. In a Jan. 10 report, Moody's Analytics forecasted the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) to have grown by 5.7...
Following a series of destructive calamities that have battered the Philippines and impacted its economy, the World Bank has reduced its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the country to 5.9 percent. “While the baseline growth forecast for 2024 was revised downward to 5.9...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion believes that not only will there be higher consumer spending this coming Christmas season, but it will even be bigger compared to last year. (MB file photo) During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Concepcion touted...
(Pexels) Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco says the continued rise of digital economies in the country is a direct outcome of the Marcos administration’s strategic reforms on expanding the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, October 20, rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s accusations that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ leadership is weak, saying that the Philippine economy improved under his administration. Escudero made the remark...
Financial markets in the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region stand to benefit from downward interest rates in the United States, although risks from a "benign" US economy may temper gains, according to a World Bank economist. "So far, the decline in interest rates in advanced...
