Rappler's latest stories on Philippines economic growth
Bangko Sentral cuts interest rates as inflation, growth slow down
(UPDATED) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cuts the key policy rate by 25 basis points, but some economists say the move may have been done too early
World Bank cuts 2019 Philippine growth outlook again
The World Bank says the Philippines' delayed 2019 budget and El Niño are likely to hurt economic growth
Consumer, gov't spending to lift PH economy in 2019 – PCCI
The Philippines' largest business group is optimistic that the country's 'resilient' economy will continue to grow in 2019
PH internet economy to grow from $5B to $21B by 2025 – Google
Collectively, Southeast Asia's internet economy will grow from $72B to $240B by 2025, according to Google's report
What Duterte's economic team did not say during the pre-SONA 2018 forum
The dip in Philippine competitiveness ranking, missing the 2017 labor target, and slow implementation of infrastructure projects are left out during the 'Tatak ng Pagbabago: Tatak ng Pag-unlad' forum
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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
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
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
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
PH economy grows slower by 6.4% in Q1
UPDATED Aquino and Duterte have something in common: slow pace of public infrastructure spending
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
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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
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Philippines GDP grows 7% in Q2 2016
5th UPDATE Among the major Asian emerging economies the Philippines likely remains the fastest or second fastest growing economy in Q2 2016 followed by China says Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia
Aquino signs law creating financial inclusion committee
The Financial Inclusion Steering Committee s tall order is to provide more people especially those in far flung areas access to financial services
BSP, JP Morgan optimistic about PH growth under Duterte
We would expect that the economy will continue to be stable and the macro economy will continue to attract confidence of the markets says the BSP
Moody's: PH growth in 2016 likely better than peers
The Philippines has shown strong growth compared to export oriented Asian economies says Moody s
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
NEDA chief: PH economy can hit 8% growth in next 6 years
If it would be business as usual potential growth of the economy cannot be higher than 6 says NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan
PH growth seen to top most Asian countries in 2015
While the Philippines is unlikely to hit its growth target this year increased government spending especially as the May 2016 elections draw near would help it surpass most Asian countries say FMIC and UA P
Second half will be better – economists
The Philippine economy will pick up steam due to the expected surge in OFW remittances more infra projects and early spending for the 2016 polls
Philippines' Q2 GDP growth rises to 5.6%
2ND UPDATE Although below expectations the growth is respectable and still makes the Philippines an attractive market says NEDA chief Arsenio M Balisacan
PH gov't ramps up infrastructure spending
Second quarter figures show that government spending is now at a steady and encouraging clip Budget Secretary Florencio Abad says
PH 1st quarter GDP lowered to 5%
Despite the downward revision from 5 2 the consensus figure for Q2 GDP is 5 7
PH economy seen to recover in Q2 2015
Government spending and ease in inflation should drive economic growth in the second quarter with consumer and infrastructure spending picking up First Metro Investment Corporation says
PH to miss 2015 GDP growth target – economists
UPDATED Economists say the Q1 2015 GDP letdown only shows that government needs to accelerate public spending and grow other sectors
PH GDP growth slows to 3-year low: 5.2% in Q1 2015
4th UPDATE The Philippines first quarter gross domestic product growth is below government and market expectations
World Bank cuts PH growth forecast to 6.5% for 2015
UPDATED Economic growth will also ease slightly in developing countries this year on the back of falling oil prices World Bank says
Ayala Corporation remains bullish in PH
While it is exploring other opportunities in Southeast Asia the conglomerate is still seeing – and riding on – the country’s growth potentials Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala says
Foreign direct investments fall by 71% in January
The latest record is the lowest in 13 months
Record high: Foreign direct investments rise 70%
Still foreign business groups in the country think the country deserves more investments than what it is getting now
Businesses still optimistic in Q3 at 34.4%
Although positive the third quarter reading is lower due to the rainy season lower consumer spending price hikes truck ban and port congestion PDAF and DAP
World Bank: PH to grow 7% in 2013
The World Bank hikes its 2013 and 2014 growth forecasts for the Philippines as it estimates economies in the region to slow down
Does CCT ensure inclusive growth?
Do the poor feel the stunning economic growth in the Philippines?
Why PH improves in competitiveness ranking
The good news: the Philippines now ranks 38th among 60 countries The not so good news: we were 38th already in 2000 so we still have a long way to go
PH competitiveness rank jumps to 38th
UPDATED The Philippines is one of the best performers in the 2013 World Competitiveness Yearbook ranking
Govt to create more agriculture jobs
The Aquino administration will focus on increasing agriculture productivity to lick poverty
PH growth to slow to 6.2% in 2013 - UN
The UN body ESCAP cites how slowdown in major trading partners like China may impact the local economy
ADB: PH can sustain 6% growth until 2016 if…
ADB highlights the need for the government to implement targeted interventions to revive the manufacturing sector
Fitch expects slower PH growth in 2013
Fitch projects a 5 to 5 5 growth for the Philippines in 2013 lower than government s 6 to 7 target
Gov't sees 6% to 7% growth in Q1
Remittances and election spending offset weak exports says socioeconomic planning chief Arsenio Balisacan
PH to grow near 7% in Q1 - think tank
Low inflation and spending for the May 2013 polls will help boost economic growth
PH needs 'judo economics' to further grow
An expert says OFW remittances are a good source of funds for public goods
Aquino govt 'lacks appreciation' for mining
Despite the issues surrounding mining in the country the industry players believe they can do more to tell the public the economic benefits of this extractive industry
'Lack of decent jobs worsens poverty'
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan says unemployment in the past few years was at or above 7 causing poverty to persist
Nouriel Roubini details 'shopping list' for Philippines
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini offers an 8 point shopping list for the Philippines in its pursuit of high sustainable economic growth
