Economy likely rose by over 5% in Q1
The Philippine economy likely grew by more than 5 percent in the first quarter, on the back of robust infrastructure ...
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Election not likely to hurt PH economy
US financial group J.P. Morgan said the Philippine economy will remain strong, despite the outcome of the presidential election in ...
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2015 GDP growth slowed to 5.8%
The Philippine economy grew 5.8 percent in 2015, the slowest pace in four years, dragged down by government underspending, sluggish ...
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Weak global growth, election pose economic risks
Slower global growth and the next administration’s uncertain commitment on policy reforms and good governance pose major risks to the ...
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IMF says economy grew 5.7%
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday the Philippine economy likely grew 5.7 percent last year and is expected to rebound ...
Read moreWorld Bank sees PH growing 6.4%
The World Bank said Thursday it expects the Philippine economy to grow 6.4 percent in 2016, on the back of ...
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First Metro expects GDP to expand 6.5%
First Metro Investment Corp., the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, sees the Philippine economy growing 6 percent to ...
Read morePH to stay resilient in 2016 – Tetangco
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said Tuesday solid macro-economic fundamentals will keep the Philippines resilient in 2016, ...
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GDP set to grow 6% in 2015
The Philippine economy will achieve a full-year growth of 6 percent in 2015, before picking up over the next six ...
Read moreGDP seen rising 6% annually until 2020
The Philippine economy is poised to grow by 6 percent annually over the next five years, below the government’s target ...
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