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As the World Bank classified the Philippines among upper-middle-income economies, the country’s realized foreign investment net flows are plummeting while growth has plunged. What’s going on? As the ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: The Philippine Economy In 2026: Growth Under Siege – Analysis
Since the early 2010s until before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippines enjoyed what can now be called a growth acceleration. From an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.81 percent ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Building a human-capital economy through AI-driven world-class education
IN my guest column published in this paper on July 9, 2026, I presented part 1 of the Philippine Century Blueprint and its vision of transforming the Philippines into ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Australia Deploys $35.7 Million Grant to Accelerate Offshore Wind and Carbon Markets in the Philippines
Australia has launched the A$45 million PROGRESS programme in the Philippines, targeting offshore wind, carbon markets, infrastructure and inclusive economic development from 2026 to 2031.
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Future-Proofing Southeast Asia: Restorative Economy Blueprint Shows How the Philippines Can Unlock Billions by Restoring Nature
Indonesian research institutions, organisations, and local leaders unveiled a practical framework for a restorative economy. This model gives Southeast Asia an opportunity to build economic systems ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Tariffs and scandals tested Philippine growth in 2025
In 2025, the Philippines missed its 5.5–6.5 per cent growth target, with confidence in the economy diminishing after US reciprocal import tariffs were announced in April 2025. This confidence drop was ...