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The World Bank upgrade marks a long-sought economic milestone for the Philippines, but high prices, underemployment, and income inequality continue to plague millions of Filipinos ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Blueprint for building the Philippine Century
CAN the Philippines become the largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2034? At first glance, the proposition appears ambitious. The Philippine economy remains behind Indonesia’s, while conventional ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Philippine economy slows to 2.8% in Q1, weakest in 5 years
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy grew by only 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026, putting the country well below the pace needed to meet full-year forecasts by multilateral and ...
News Philippines » National Capital » Economy: Philippine economy faces make-or-break year in 2026
MANILA, Philippines — After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a crossroads—poised either for a rebound or another year of setbacks. As a make-or-break year, the question now is: ...