Tag: Philippine Economy
World Bank slashes GDP growth forecasts for the Philippines
The World Bank's forecast was cut from its previous projection of 5.5% and compares with the Philippine's 2021 growth target of 6.0%-7.0%
Philippines lowers 2021, 2022 growth targets after disappointing Q1 GDP
Strict and lengthy lockdowns aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus have ravaged the Philippine economy
Philippines lifts nine-year-old moratorium on new mining projects
The government can now enter into agreements for new mining projects and undertake a review of existing mining contracts
Isanlibong ayuda sa mata ng isang ina
Sa panahon ng eleksiyon, magiging importante na naman tayong mga ordinaryong Filipino sa kanilang paningin
Number of jobless Filipinos continues to rise during pandemic
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority in February 2021 show that there are about 4.187 million Filipinos who are now unemployed
Philippines inflation eases, but still above target band
The central bank said the latest headline figure was in line with expectations that inflation could settle above the target this year
Philippines’ unemployment rate steady at 8.7 percent
The country is grappling with a renewed spike in COVID-19 infections though the government has ruled out reimposing tighter restrictions
Devotion to Child Jesus helps Filipinos emerge from pandemic
Bishop Ongtioco of Cubao said the message of the “feast” of the Child Jesus is for people to stand up despite the challenges
It’s the hydra of corruption and COVID-19, not the Constitution
The rhetoric that the Constitution stands as inimical and hostile to progress doesn’t hold water
Philippines needs stronger disaster risk management to hasten recovery — World...
The World Bank said the country needs to sustain focus on its structural reform agenda to hasten economic recovery