Economy & Trade
DOTr asks European investors to invest in PH infra projects
The Department of Transportation on Wednesday asked European investors to invest in big-ticket infrastructure transport projects of the Marcos administration....
Fitch outlook a vote of confidence in PH
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday welcomed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of its credit outlook for the Philippines’ long-term debt...
PEZA eyes flexible work arrangement
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is working out a flexible work arrangement with incentives similar to perks granted to registered...
Economists see 2023 growth exceeding 6%
Private sector economists expressed optimism the Philippine economy will grow above 6 percent in 2023 on faster infrastructure spending, coupled...
Fitch revises PH credit outlook to ‘stable’ on resilient economy
Fitch Ratings said Monday it affirmed the Philippines credit rating at investment-grade of ‘BBB’ but revised the outlook on the...
Study says Filipinos spend an average of P800 on sari-sari stores each month
Filipinos spend an average of P800 a month on sari-sari stores, with alcohol and tobacco getting the bulk of their...
Pascual wants to pursue PH-EU free trade talks
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Monday the Philippines is keen on pursuing the resumption of negotiations on the Philippines-EU Free...
BMI predicts another BSP rate hike in June
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to increase the key interest rate at least once more by 25 basis...
European firms bullish on PH prospects
European companies continue have bullish prospects in the Philippines given the improving economic fundamentals and the country’s open investment policy,...
Biden, McCarthy set to resume US debt talks with 10 days until deadline
WASHINGTON, USA—Anxieties were mounting in Washington ahead of President Joe Biden’s Monday meeting with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over...
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