Economy to extend strong growth – BSP
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said Tuesday the Philippines is on track to extend the 72 consecutive ...
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Consumers still optimistic – BSP
CONSUMERS remain optimistic about the economy in the first quarter this year although a slight decline was recorded in the ...
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’16 foreign investments hit $7.9b, topped target
NET inflow of foreign direct investments in 2016 reached $7.9 billion, surpassing the target of $6.7 billion, on investors’ sustained ...
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Tax reforms to buck protectionism
FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Monday the passage into law of the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program under the ...
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Managing the economy
The Philippine economy will grow by 6.9 percent this year, according to a World Bank forecast published January 2017. This ...
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Merchandise exports must be a priority
Like all things in life, the government’s attitude towards various aspects of the Philippine economy’s management has undergone change. One ...
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Govt told not to rely on BPO for growth
The Philippine economy will remain resilient in the next couple of years but the country should not rely too much ...
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A resilient economy
The Philippine economy is holding up despite global challenges and the unpredictable political risk created by President Rodrigo Duterte. The ...
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Economy grew 6.8% in 2016
The gross domestic product expanded 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter, bringing the full-year growth to 6.8 percent in 2016 ...
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ING says economy to grow 6.2% in ’17
THE Philippine economy is expected to grow 6.2 percent this year mainly on the back of sustained domestic demand and ...
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