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Venice Isabelle Rañosa
Venice Isabelle Rañosa
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ASEAN: Driving growth through sustainability and resilience
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - May 23, 2026 - 2:48pm
This year, the Philippines chairs the 11-member intergovernmental organization Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Facing the headwinds of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - April 4, 2026 - 5:23pm
In many parts of the world, history repeats itself because the conditions that created the circumstances remain the same.
A roadmap for forward-looking leadership
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - January 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines finds itself at a pivotal moment in history as it confronts a multifaceted set of political and economic challenges that require urgent and strategic action. These challenges are dynamic and evolving,...
A roadmap for forward-looking leadership
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - January 24, 2026 - 5:47pm
The Philippines finds itself at a pivotal moment in history as it confronts a multifaceted set of political and economic challenges that require urgent and strategic action.
APEC 2025: Asia-Pacific economies at the crossroads
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - November 1, 2025 - 4:59pm
This week, the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit was held on a bright note as leaders from 21 economies across the Asia-Pacific met in Busan, South Korea.
From galleons to green trade: Why the future of Philippines and Europe is tied
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - October 11, 2025 - 4:12pm
From galleon trade to green trade, the Philippines and Europe are poised to renew an old partnership for this age.
PPPs and good governance in infra dev't
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - September 6, 2025 - 4:21pm
Revelations about the government’s flood control projects have elicited many reactions recently from various sectors.
The national budget as the lifeblood of growth and prosperity
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - August 23, 2025 - 4:46pm
This week marked the start of deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget in Congress, the first under the new 20th Congress. 
Balancing the country’s energy and economic needs to achieve sustainable growth
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - May 17, 2025 - 6:25pm
Urbanization continues to accelerate across the globe and is widely seen as an irreversible trend.
Managing expectations
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - March 1, 2025 - 10:00am
If we use news and social media accounts as an indicator, a typical person anywhere in the world would likely be most concerned with economic issues.
Harnessing inherent strengths: The Philippine economic outlook for 2025
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - January 4, 2025 - 5:10pm
The future does not change overnight.
Strategic collaborations to shape Philippines' future in 2025
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - November 2, 2024 - 5:36pm
Investments are crucial for job creation, poverty reduction, consumer spending, productivity, and overall economic growth and development.
Filling gaps in social services through proactive budgeting
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - September 7, 2024 - 5:49pm
Efficient management of government funds is essential to delivering essential public services, and this is particularly crucial in the case of healthcare.
Positioning the Philippines as a premier investment hub
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - August 24, 2024 - 2:37pm
Foreign investments are critical in shaping the economic trajectory of a country.
What will drive socio-economic transformation in 2024?
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - January 6, 2024 - 5:26pm
Real socio-economic conditions of Filipinos have shown signs of improvement in recent months.
Driving economic growth and development in 2024
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - December 16, 2023 - 5:27pm
As we look forward to 2024, the Philippines’ economic landscape stands at a crossroads, shaped by an intricate interplay of geopolitical, economic and environmental factors. 
Illicit trade: How can we nip it in the bud?
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - November 18, 2023 - 4:33pm
The unprecedented growth of the digital economy, fueled by pandemic-induced lockdowns in recent years, has significantly broadened market access, providing more people with the opportunity to access a wide range...
Philippines needs collective action to address economic challenges
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - November 4, 2023 - 2:34pm
Late last month, the Social Weather Stations released its latest survey on self-rated poverty, which found that 48% of Filipino families classified themselves as “poor” in the third quarter of the year....
Safeguarding Philippines' agriculture sector from illicit trade
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - August 5, 2023 - 3:01pm
The Philippines is endowed with rich agricultural lands and natural resources. Ideally, this is one aspect of the economy that can lead the country towards prosperity and progress.
Perceptions and reality in managing economies
by Venice Isabelle Rañosa - June 24, 2023 - 11:58am
In the 2022 fourth quarter survey of the Social Weather Stations, almost half of the respondents at 48% expressed optimism that the Philippine economy will improve in the next 12 months.
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