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PH on track to achieve UMIC status

The Philippines is on track to achieving upper middle-income country status next year, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Thursday. Balisacan...

The Philippines’ principal economic goals

In any discussion of this country’s UMIC aspiration, population clearly cannot be left out of the picture. In its desire to be accepted by the...

UMIC means better living standards for Filipinos

“UMIC status means higher incomes, improved living standards and greater opportunities within the country.” The Philippines is poised to join the upper-middle-income country (UMIC) ranks...

Stable peso paves road to becoming UMIC

The Philippine peso, in addition to sustained economic growth, is crucial to the Philippines’ bid to become an upper-middle-income country (UMIC) by 2025. This is...

PH banks become bigger as GDP sustains growth

Philippine banks are becoming bigger, fueled by higher demand for loans and deposits, as the economy sustains its growth towards upper-middle-income-country (UMIC) status. Data from...

DOE vows to energize the future

The Philippine government and the power sector are preparing for a surge in energy demand as the country transitions to an upper-middle-income country (UMIC)...

Infra projects lay foundation for UMIC

“By expanding and upgrading our infrastructure, we aim to create enabling conditions for high-quality job creation for millions of Filipinos.” The government is investing...

UMIC bid drives investor appetite for PH equities

As the Philippine economy nears its transition to upper-middle-income country status by 2025, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) is increasingly bullish. The positive outlook...

Business group hopeful on attaining UMIC status

The Philippines’ largest business group is confident that the country can achieve upper-middle-income status as early as 2025. This optimism comes as gross national income...

Policy reforms needed to attract investments

“It will take a while. That will depend on what kind of policies we put in place.” The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce...

UMIC status to keep Filipino talents at home

The Philippines’ bid to create a robust economy and society will encourage Filipinos to use their talent at home while being rewarded with high...

Budget reforms to boost PH bid for UMIC status

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is undertaking transformational reforms to boost the Philippines’ chances of becoming an upper middle-income country (UMIC) by...

Group asks gov’t to lower energy prices, hike supply

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), a Philippine-based energy think tank, urged the government to address high electricity costs as the country...

Higher growth a boon to power sector

The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. (PE2) is pushing for a “scaled up energy efficiency adoption” as the country faces greater prosperity once it...
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