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Noy reforms boost Phl growth prospects - WB

By Artemio Dumlao | July 8, 2011 - 12:00am

The country’s growth prospects this year and next year are bright, with the Aquino administration’s anti-corruption campaign seen to perk up investor interest, the World Bank (WB) said in a report.

Headlines

World Bank sees Phl economy growing at least 5%

By Ted P. Torres | July 7, 2011 - 12:00am

The World Bank forecasts the Philippine economy to grow by at least five percent this year, buoyed by more investments in the mining sector, the services sector outperforming itself, sustained private consumption,...

Business

Deutsche Bank sees 5% Phl growth in 2011

By Ted P. Torres | January 14, 2011 - 12:00am

German banking giant Deutsche Bank AG said it expects the Philippine economy to grow five percent this year, slowing down from the estimated 6.5 to 7 percent growth in 2010.

Business

WB ups growth outlook for RP to 6.2%

By Ted P. Torres | October 20, 2010 - 12:00am

The World Bank has revised upwards its growth outlook for the Philippine economy this year to 6.2 percent, from an earlier forecast of 4.4 percent, citing the strong performance in the first semester spurred mainly...

Business

Government awaits DA advice on rice subsidy

By Delon Porcalla | August 24, 2010 - 12:00am

The government is awaiting the final recommendation of the Department of Agriculture and the National Food Authority regarding the World Bank’s proposal to scrap the rice subsidy to the poor.

Business

World Bank raises RP growth forecast to 4.4%

By Iris Gonzales | June 11, 2010 - 12:00am

The World Bank (WB) has raised its forecast for the Philippine economy, saying the country’s GDP (gross domestic product) will grow 4.4 percent in 2010, higher than its original forecast of 3.5 percent.

Business

World Bank keeps RP growth forecast at 3.5%

By Ted P. Torres | March 16, 2010 - 12:00am

With more positive data favoring faster economic recovery, the World Bank is sticking to its 3.5 percent growth forecast for the Philippine economy this year despite the adverse impact of El Niño and government’s...

Business

World Bank sees 3.5% growth for RP

By Ted P. Torres | January 22, 2010 - 12:00am

The World Bank expects the Philippines to rebound from a modest 1.4-percent growth in 2009 to a considerable 3.5-percent expansion this year, the multilateral financial institution said in its latest report.

Business

Analysis: RP needs 'inclusive' economic recovery

November 5, 2009 - 12:02am

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The Philippines is one of the few economies that managed to grow despite a global recession, but poverty reduction remains a challenge for this developing Asian economy.

World Bank cuts RP growth forecast to 1.9%

By Ted P. Torres | April 8, 2009 - 12:00am

Economic growth in the Philippines is expected to further slow to 1.9 percent this year, marking its worst performance since the Asian financial crisis more than a decade ago, the World Bank said yesterday.

Business