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Philippine economy to lose up to P1.96 billion over Boracay closure
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says the growth rates of Western Visayas 'will be trimmed'
Philippines in 'golden age' of growth – ADB
The Asian Development Bank projects the Philippine economy to grow by 6.8% in 2018 and 6.9% in 2019
PH can become upper middle income country by 2019 – NEDA
'Our target to become an upper middle income country is in 2022. But we think we will get to that stance much earlier,' says National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon
6-month Boracay closure to have minimal impact on economy – NEDA
A National Economic and Development Authority official says the proposed 6-month shutdown of Boracay will 'only have 0.1% impact' on the country's gross domestic product growth
Philippine economy likely to grow above 7% in Q1 2018 – First Metro, UA&P
Higher jobs created, foreign direct investments, and manufacturing output, among others, point to a stronger gross domestic product growth for the Philippines
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Philippine economy to grow fastest in ASEAN-5 in 2018 - First Metro
The Philippine economic growth is seen to be driven by the revival in manufacturing, consumption spending, stable remittances from overseas Filipinos, and tourism boom
ADB upgrades Philippine GDP growth forecast for 2017, 2018
The outlook of the Asian Development Bank 'assumes that growth in the government's infrastructure program will accelerate'
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Achieving peace in Mindanao key to PH economic growth – World Bank
The World Bank says long-standing armed conflict in Mindanao makes it challenging to unlock the growth potential of the region, which is a major source of agricultural products
World Bank cuts Philippine GDP forecast again
The World Bank's new projections are 6.6% for 2017 and 6.7% for 2018, down from the previous forecasts of 6.8% and 6.9%, respectively
Credit Suisse expects slower PH GDP growth in Q2
The Philippines GDP growth has been on the downtrend since the 4th quarter of 2016
IMF cuts 2017, 2018 Philippine GDP forecasts
The multilateral lender cuts its Philippine economic growth forecast to 6 6 for 2017 and 6 8 for 2018 but remains optimistic about the country s economy
Standard Chartered cuts Philippine GDP forecast
The bank slashes its forecast to reflect the disappointing GDP expansion in the 1st quarter of the year which was largely due to weak investment growth
PH 2016 growth upgraded to 6.9%
The major contributors for the upward revision in 2016 were Construction Mining and Quarrying and Other Services says the Philippine Statistics Authority
Can conglomerates foster inclusive development in PH?
The country faces a dilemma in development as it strives to achieve growth and progress amid distress and poverty
Filipino consumers less optimistic in Q1
Based on the results of the 1st Quarter Consumer Expectation Survey the consumer confidence index slipped to 8 7 from a record high 9 2 in the fourth quarter of 2016
PH seen to remain fastest-growing economy in ASEAN-6 for 2017
But the country s economic growth is expected to slow down from 2018 to 2020 with Vietnam likely to outpace the Philippines
World Bank expects strong growth for PH until 2018
The global institution sees 6 8 growth this year 6 9 next year and 7 0 in 2018 due to expected infrastructure upgrades and high confidence among consumers and investors
Economists see PH on higher growth track for Q4 and 2017
The Christmas season is expected to boost consumption and set up the economy for a strong finish to the year despite market and peso worries
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PH GDP grows by 7.1% in Q3 2016
The Philippines is the fastest growing among major Asian emerging economies that have already released data for the quarter says NEDA
Economists upbeat on PH prospects for 2nd half of 2016
The Philippine economy is firing on all cylinders but economists say boosting spending is as critical as ever
Strong Q2 showing maintains pace for more inclusive growth – DOF
We expect to continue this growth trajectory but with a difference from the previous administration because we will be reducing poverty rates says Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III
IMF retains PH growth outlook for 2016 despite global headwinds
The Philippines is seen to survive the twin threats of the Brexit fallout and an impending interest rate hike by the US Fed
China's total debt is more than double GDP – gov't economist
China s borrowings hit 168 48 trillion yuan 25 6 trillion at the end of 2015 equivalent to 249 of GDP according to Li Yang
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
World Bank maintains PH 2016 growth forecast at 6.4%
While unchanged the World Bank s forecast for the Philippines this year is below the government s growth target of 7 8
PH peso to weaken P48.80:$1 in 2016 – ING Bank
The peso is seen to depreciate further by 3 4 this year after shedding 5 2 against the greenback in 2015 an economist from ING Bank Manila says
Thailand hoping to attract wealthier travelers
The backpacking destination is targeting women luxury holiday makers and sports tourists luring them to stay longer and spend more money
Foreign direct investments seen to hit $6.3B in 2016
BSP also sees FDI inflows rising to 6B this year on the back of the country s sustained economic growth
Business in PH: The winners and losers in 2015
With big ticket events like the visit of Pope Francis and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit there were business sectors that gained and lost in 2015
Moody's retains credit rating, stable outlook for PH
The debt watcher keeps its Baa2 rating for the country on a stable outlook
ADB trims 2015 PH growth forecast to 5.9%
The Asian Development Bank slightly revises its forecast due to the massive exports drop in the last 3 quarters of 2015
'Stellar' PH GDP growth in Q3 if not for exports drop – DBS Bank
DBS Bank Ltd of Singapore says the Philippine economy could have expanded by as much as 8 in the third quarter if not for the massive exports drop caused by weaker global demand
6.9% Philippine GDP growth in Q4 unlikely – economists
UPDATED Top economists give their take on the slower than expected Philippine economic growth
PH GDP grows 6% in Q3
2ND UPDATE The country’s GDP growth in the previous quarter was the third fastest in the region after China’s 6 9 and Vietnam’s 6 8
PH GDP Q2 growth revised to 5.8%
The upward revision from 5 6 is due to other services; trade and repair of motor vehicles motorcycles personal and household goods; and construction
PH growth picks up in Q3 - ING Bank
The bank says the country s growth in the previous quarter exceeds expectations thanks to accelerated government spending
Moody's: PH banks 'stable' for next 12-18 months
The credit expansion of Philippine banks is expected to remain brisk at 14 16 for the period says Moody s
Over 1M jobs in Metro Cebu by 2050 under roadmap – JICA study
The full implementation of the Metro Cebu Roadmap is also expected to grow the area s gross domestic product GDP per capita to more than 20 000 by 2050 almost the same level as South Korea in 2010 according to a JICA study
Inflation eases further in Q3 – BSP
UPDATED Inflation the rate at which prices of goods and services rise continues to dip thus bringing the year to date average inflation to 1 6
PH peso pierces back to P45:$1 level
PH peso closes at P45 87 to 1 October 9 the first time in nearly 2 months since the yuan devaluation and imminent US Fed interest rate hike
ING Bank forecasts 6% PH GDP growth in Q3
The Manila office of the Dutch financial institution says the growth accelerates on the back of increased government spending for the first 8 months of 2015
PH less vulnerable to external shocks – Fitch
The picture for emerging markets is not uniformly gloomy says Fitch
PH is Asia's next shopping destination?
The Philippine Retailers Association is reviving efforts to groom the country as a tourism shopping hub in the region like Hong Kong and Singapore
2016 election spending seen to boost PH GDP – Standard Chartered
Presidential and vice presidential candidates are expected to spend up to P10 billion or 0 08 of nominal gross domestic products on their campaigns
Credit Suisse trims PH growth forecast
The bank revises the country’s gross domestic product growth forecast to 6 1 instead of 6 4 this year but maintains 2016’s projection at 6 4
