Reopening: PH Economy on the Mend
Sustainable recovery hinges on critical government response
Accelerating the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, subsidizing booster shots, managing risks better and implementing the economic recovery program will all help...
Macro-economic fundamentals provide shield
The Philippine economy is far from collapsing despite the onslaught of COVID-19. The past restrictive lockdown measures may have taken...
Tourism sees recovery as gov’t lifts ban on interzonal travel
The easing of travel restrictions is one of the most encouraging developments that could help revive the tourism sector, according...
Gov’t officials remain hopeful on economic recovery this year
Government economic managers remain hopeful about full economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, after the gross domestic...
Local banks poised to survive crisis despite rising bad loans
Philippine banks remain in good standing despite rising bad loans, as many clients face financial difficulties because of the repeated...
Remittances hit new record high, mitigate COVID’s financial impact
Money sent home by millions of Filipinos living and working overseas continues to provide financial buffer against the impact of...
BSP maintains ‘accommodative’ stance to support recovery efforts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which sets the pace of economic activities in the country, vows to sustain monetary policy...
Strong fundamentals to shore up peso; PH credit rating still stable
Strong macro-economic fundamentals, as confirmed by international credit rating agencies, will support the value of the peso in the coming...
Conglomerates roll out infra projects
Conglomerates San Miguel Corp. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. are not sitting idly in this pandemic time. They have vowed...
New energy technologies to recharge PH economy
Climate change is altering our way of life toward a more sustainable source of energy. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Several new...
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