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Provincial growth and industrialization

By Bienvenido Oplas Jr. | 4 days ago
In 2024, the Philippines has a gross domestic product of P26.45 trillion at current values or P22.24 trillion at constant values (2018 = 100). At constant values, the richest region of course is Metro Manila with...
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The week ahead

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Debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 2-year high 62%

Debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 2-year high 62%

By Louise Maureen Simeon | May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The share of national debt to the country’s output jumped to a two-year high of 62 percent in the first quarter after...
Business
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Economic growth falls below target

Economic growth falls below target

By Louella Desiderio | May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the first quarter, below expectations, amid global uncertainties stemming...
Business
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Philippine economy grows 5.4% in Q1

Philippine economy grows 5.4% in Q1

By Jean Mangaluz | May 8, 2025 - 11:43am
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
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WTF is happening now?

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May 5, 2025 - 8:26am
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Stock Commentary
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Government urged to consider tax relief on insurance premiums

By Louise Maureen Simeon | April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
A tax relief measure on insurance premiums in the Philippines could boost overall coverage in a country that still has a very low level of social protection penetration.
Business
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ADB, ESCAP see Philippines economy growing at least 6% this year

ADB, ESCAP see Philippines economy growing at least 6% this year

By Louella Desiderio | April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy is seen growing at a faster pace of at least six percent this year from the revised 5.7 percent last...
Business
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Philippines' GDP may dip 0.1% due to Trump’s tariffs — gov’t

Philippines' GDP may dip 0.1% due to Trump’s tariffs — gov’t

By Jean Mangaluz | April 10, 2025 - 3:21pm
The government’s economic team foresees that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs against the Philippines can have...
Business
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Cebu’s next leap: Energy investments to secure growth, social services

Cebu’s next leap: Energy investments to secure growth, social services

March 7, 2025 - 10:25am
Cebu starts 2025 in a favorable position, building on a strong economic foundation that includes continued GDP growth and...
Nation
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