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What's ideal monthly income for family of 4?
NEDA envisions a family income that will allow Filipinos to own a house a car send kids to school and take vacations
Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
Economists maintain 2016 growth projections despite strong start
Growth is expected to slow in the second half of the year as the Philippines transitions to a new president and faces global headwinds
PH GDP grows 6.9% Q1 2016
3rd UPDATE This makes the Philippines the fastest growing economy in the region ahead of regional giant China
PH imports up 1.2% in February
This growth indicates that amid a global economic slowdown domestic demand especially investments remains strong says Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
PH merchandise exports down 4.5% in February
Weak global demand continues to push down Philippine export growth but this is expected to persist only within the near term says NEDA
Inflation up 1.1% in March
Higher prices are recorded for meat fish and eggs while rice prices continue to decline
PH imports surge to highest growth in 5 years
Imports grow by 30 8 – a figure that indicates strong economic activity in the country says NEDA
NEDA: More Filipinos employed in Jan 2016
Labor groups say more jobs are being generated for the 2016 elections but they expect unemployment to rise again after the polls
PH exports dip by 3% in December 2015
The National Economic and Development Authority attributes the drop to lower sales in manufactures agro based and mineral products which tempered higher earnings from petroleum products
Aquino appoints Esguerra as acting NEDA chief
UPDATED His appointment comes as predecessor Arsenio Balisacan moves on to the Philippine Competition Commission
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PH manufacturing slowdown continues in May
The country s manufacturing production in terms of volume contracts by 3 1 in May from 12 7 growth a year ago
PH exports post sharpest drop in nearly 4 years
The National Economic and Development Authority says the latest export figures signal a slowdown of the global economy which should prompt Philippine authorities to implement mitigating measures
APEC senior officials to build on priorities set in China
The priorities revolve around advancing regional economic integration promoting innovative development economic reform and growth strengthening comprehensive connectivity and infrastructure development
Strong peso to erode PH competitiveness - Balisacan
The economic official says the strong peso is affecting exporters earnings and the purchasing power of overseas Filipino workers
Aquino appoints another UP prof in Neda
President Aquino appointed another University of the Philippines UP economic professor to the economic planning agency
