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[ANALYSIS] Why did Philippine growth drop to an 8-year low?
Why is there disappointing growth, given the country's potential? Let's talk about lower investments and the weakening of industry.
[ANALYSIS] Is the Philippine economy in the pink again? Not exactly
Latest data betray troubling trends in the economy that soon need to be addressed
Pernia lists steps to improve disappointing Philippine GDP growth
The dismal state of agriculture, trade wars, and domestic politics are just some of the problems the government's economic team is facing
Tourism's GDP share rises in 2018 despite Boracay closure
The number of jobs in the tourism industry also inches up by 1.8% to 5.4 million in 2018
Economic growth inches up to 6.1% in Q4, but misses 2018 target
(UPDATED) While the GDP growth in 2018 misses the government's target, it does not come as a surprise to economists
Lower GDP over Duterte's policies? 'So be it,' says Malacañang
Environmental policies that have slowed down economic growth, such as the Boracay closure and stricter rules for mining, are 'justified,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
Philippines revises Q1 2018 GDP down to 6.6%
'Major contributors to the downward revision were other services, manufacturing, and agriculture and forestry,' says the Philippine Statistics Authority
Philippine GDP grows by 6.8% in Q1 2018
(4TH UPDATE) Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says Philippine economic growth in the first quarter of the year would have been well within government's target if it were not for high inflation
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'
World Bank expects stable 6.7% growth for PH in 2018, 2019
'Any growth above 6.7% would require vigorous investment in physical and human capital to push the economy beyond its current potential output,' says the World Bank
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
7% economic growth 'very achievable' this year – BPI
The Ayala-led bank also predicts the peso will depreciate 3-4% every year until 2021 as the government's infrastructure buildup progresses
Philippine economy returns crown to China
The Philippine economy lags behind China and Vietnam in 2017, but remains the fastest-growing economy in the ASEAN-5
Philippine GDP grows by 6.7% in 2017
(2nd UPDATE) For the 4th quarter of 2017 alone, the Philippine economy grows by 6.6%. Its 2017 growth places it 3rd in Asia behind China and Vietnam.
Philippines revises Q3 2017 GDP growth upwards to 7%
The top 3 contributors to the upward revision are manufacturing; trade and repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, personal and household goods; as well as mining and quarrying
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'
DA: Q3 growth in palay production 'most notable' for agri sector
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol hopes the 'bountiful harvest' of rice they are expecting for the 4th quarter will boost the agriculture sector's performance by the end of the year
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Philippines overtakes China in economic growth again
In the 3rd quarter of 2017, the Philippine economy's 6.9% growth performs better than China and neighboring ASEAN countries
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Philippine GDP grows faster than expected by 7% in Q3 2017
(4th UPDATE) The Philippines posts a 'spectacular' 7% economic growth in the 3rd quarter despite slower consumption
Philippine GDP growth in Q2 2017 raised to 6.7%
The top 3 contributors to the upward revision are financial intermediation; construction; and real estate, renting, and business activities
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
ADB retains PH growth outlook, sees no signs of economy overheating
The Asian Development Bank retains its forecast of 6.5% GDP growth for 2017 and 6.7% for 2018, while noting that infrastructure investment and receding inflation will fuel the economy
Drug war, Maute terrorists 'rising' risks for Philippines – Moody's
Moody's also cited "continued uncertainties" over Duterte's proposed comprehensive tax reform law that Congress had yet to pass
Credit Suisse upgrades Philippine GDP 2017 outlook on Q2 results
The global financial services giant now expects the Philippines gross domestic product to grow faster at 6 1 instead of 6 this year
Gov't spending, agriculture lift Philippine GDP in Q2 2017
Spending on infrastructure is a bright spot for the economy in the 2nd quarter of 2017 but in a role reversal it s now the private sector and not the government that is lagging
Philippine GDP grows faster by 6.5% in Q2 2017
3rd UPDATE The 6 5 growth in GDP places the Philippines ahead of ASEAN nations that have released their 2nd quarter figures but it is still behind China
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
First Metro, UA&P lower Philippine GDP forecast due to slow spending
Economists express concern over infrastructure projects warning that changing modes of implementation midway would lead to delays and slower growth
World Bank cuts PH growth outlook to 6.8%
With government consumption and investment growth somewhat weaker the World Bank lowers its forecast for the Philippines in 2017
NEDA expects Philippine economy to grow faster in Q2
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says the Marawi siege and the Resorts World Manila attack will not have lasting impact on tourism and the economy as a whole
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Gov't infra push fails to spark economy in Q1
The Duterte administration s Build Build Build program has yet to break ground and lift the economy leaving the private sector to fill the void
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PH economy grows slower by 6.4% in Q1
UPDATED Aquino and Duterte have something in common: slow pace of public infrastructure spending
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
Philippine stocks, peso flat on GDP results
Net foreign selling is recorded at P309 979 million during the session on Thursday January 26
Under Duterte, is PH economy in good hands?
Growth momentum is there until 2017 but beyond that the management of the new leader Duterte will have a key role says the senior economist at ING bank
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Still among Asia's fastest, PH grows 6.8% in 2016
UPDATED The result puts the country s economic growth ahead of China s full year growth of 6 7 as well as Vietnam s 6 2
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
PH economy to stand out in Asia in 2017 – HSBC
The financial giant raises its 2016 GDP forecast for the country to 6 8 from 6 5 as well as its 2017 GDP forecast to 6 5 from 6 3
