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PH won’t lose investors even if upper middle-income goal slips — Balisacan

By Jean Mangaluz | April 29, 2025 - 5:27pm

While the Philippines is still aiming for upper middle-income status within the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr,....

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Makati pact: 19-nation bloc calls for united front amid trade barriers

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The Philippine government had been optimistic about reaching upper middle-income status by 2025—until global uncertainties...

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Philippines to chair middle-income countries group in UN

By Jean Mangaluz | April 24, 2025 - 7:59pm

The Philippines is set to assume the chairship of a group of middle-income countries (MICs) that share a common goal of securing...

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NEDA sees economy growing faster in Q4

By Louella Desiderio | November 30, 2024 - 12:00am

The National Economic and Development Authority expects the economy to grow faster in the fourth quarter compared to the previous...

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EDITORIAL - Political noise

November 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Economic managers are putting on a brave face amid the political turbulence that has swept the country.

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Political noise has no impact on economy, says NEDA chief

By Jean Mangaluz | November 28, 2024 - 3:51pm

Addressing concerns about the potential negative impact of the increasingly volatile political environment on the economy,...

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Government completes 4 priority infrastructure projects

By Louella Desiderio | September 14, 2024 - 12:00am

The government has completed four priority infrastructure projects under the infrastructure flagship projects list, according...

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