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The Philippine economy likely expanded at a softer pace in the third quarter, posing downside risks to the full-year growth forecast of 3.3 percent for 2026, according to research and analysis firm BMI.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-23 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/09/22/1_2026-09-22_19-43-45696_thumbnail.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2557414 [Title] => ‘Unemployment may ease in H2’ [Summary] =>

The government expects unemployment to ease in the second half as overall economic activity improves and infrastructure spending picks up, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.

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The Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Marcos, approved changes to the North-South Commuter Railway’s  (NSCR) operations and maintenance and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-19 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/09/18/12_2026-09-18_19-05-02319_thumbnail.jpg ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2556431 [Title] => US eyes Taiwan role in Luzon corridor's chip, AI push [Summary] =>

Washington sees room for Taiwanese investment in chips, AI and manufacturing.

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Over the past weeks, I have been writing about how our economic elites have preferred to invest in protected and rent-seeking industries rather than in basic industries that will make our economy internationally competitive.

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The Philippine economy may grow above four percent in the fourth quarter, supported by a rebound in infrastructure spending and stronger demand, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific.

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Foreign factories aren't enough. What UP researchers say Pax Silica needs:

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In our many policy discussions in ASEAN, there are repeated calls to help the region’s MSMEs scale – especially now that we are on the cusp of realizing an integrated, digital economy.

[DatePublished] => 2026-08-24 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136456 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1398871 [AuthorName] => Joey Concepcion [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2549487 [Title] => Twin initiatives will sustain momentum of progress [Summary] =>

Just last month, the Philippines was officially classified as an Upper Middle-Income Country by the World Bank.

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A US-backed artificial intelligence manufacturing hub planned at Clark would need between 65 and 90 million liters of water a day, more than three times the current water system serving New Clark City, officials said at a Senate hearing.

[DatePublished] => 2026-08-14 15:21:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807493 [AuthorName] => Cristina Chi [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/04/20/new-clark-city_2026-04-20_21-28-29952_thumbnail.jpg ) ) )
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                    [Title] => ‘Softer Q3 growth may put 2026 target at risk’
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The Philippine economy likely expanded at a softer pace in the third quarter, posing downside risks to the full-year growth forecast of 3.3 percent for 2026, according to research and analysis firm BMI.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-23 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/09/22/1_2026-09-22_19-43-45696_thumbnail.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2557414 [Title] => ‘Unemployment may ease in H2’ [Summary] =>

The government expects unemployment to ease in the second half as overall economic activity improves and infrastructure spending picks up, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.

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The Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Marcos, approved changes to the North-South Commuter Railway’s  (NSCR) operations and maintenance and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-19 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/09/18/12_2026-09-18_19-05-02319_thumbnail.jpg ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2556431 [Title] => US eyes Taiwan role in Luzon corridor's chip, AI push [Summary] =>

Washington sees room for Taiwanese investment in chips, AI and manufacturing.

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Over the past weeks, I have been writing about how our economic elites have preferred to invest in protected and rent-seeking industries rather than in basic industries that will make our economy internationally competitive.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-07 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136475 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804837 [AuthorName] => Boo Chanco [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2554245 [Title] => Philippines may post above 4% growth in Q4 – UA&P [Summary] =>

The Philippine economy may grow above four percent in the fourth quarter, supported by a rebound in infrastructure spending and stronger demand, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific.

[DatePublished] => 2026-09-06 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/09/05/12_2026-09-05_18-53-24736_thumbnail.jpg ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2552418 [Title] => How policy choices left Philippines behind Taiwan in global chip race [Summary] =>

Foreign factories aren't enough. What UP researchers say Pax Silica needs:

[DatePublished] => 2026-08-28 12:39:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807493 [AuthorName] => Cristina Chi [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/07/24/pax-silica-artists-rendering_2026-07-24_13-32-19157_thumbnail.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2551306 [Title] => The challenges of scaling up MSMEs [Summary] =>

In our many policy discussions in ASEAN, there are repeated calls to help the region’s MSMEs scale – especially now that we are on the cusp of realizing an integrated, digital economy.

[DatePublished] => 2026-08-24 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136456 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1398871 [AuthorName] => Joey Concepcion [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2549487 [Title] => Twin initiatives will sustain momentum of progress [Summary] =>

Just last month, the Philippines was officially classified as an Upper Middle-Income Country by the World Bank.

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A US-backed artificial intelligence manufacturing hub planned at Clark would need between 65 and 90 million liters of water a day, more than three times the current water system serving New Clark City, officials said at a Senate hearing.

[DatePublished] => 2026-08-14 15:21:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807493 [AuthorName] => Cristina Chi [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/04/20/new-clark-city_2026-04-20_21-28-29952_thumbnail.jpg ) ) )
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