Economic outlook - Matches

STATE think-tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said the country's most recent debt spike appears to be less concerning than prev..

MANILA, Philippines — The next two administrations face the daunting task of raising the tax effort to 17 percent of gross domestic product (GDP..

RETURNING to the prepandemic debt-to-GDP level should not be rushed as the government should prioritize spending for the country’s economic reco..

MANILA, Philippines—It will take at least nearly a decade to return the Philippines’ public debt ratio to pre-pandemic levels, and the sta..

MANILA – The increase of the Philippines’ debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio above the 60 percent international acceptable th..

THE PHILIPPINES is unlikely to face an economic crisis such as the one being experienced by Sri Lanka right now, economists said, citing the country&r..

Inequality in the Philippines has complex roots and various facets. Narrowing the gap entails building a more inclusive democratic society and enablin..

Inequality in the Philippines has complex roots and various facets and narrowing the gap entails building a more inclusive democratic society and enab..

A prominent economist on Friday said only an improved and innovative public sector will bridge the gap and reduce inequality for inclusive growth, and..

A healthy population gives rise to a strong economy. The faster a nation recovers from the pandemic, the easier it gets back on track to achieving the..

With just over a month before election day, we will be bombarded with a tsunami of campaign promises from national and local candidates vowing to deli..

Less than two months from now, Filipinos will elect the country’s next leaders who must lead a government that will inherit the enormous task of..

How the mighty fall.From popularity to oblivion, why did Uniwide disappear from the public all of a sudden?According to a Philippine Journal of Develo..

The Philippiness next leader should work with the private sector in championing the interests of human capital, business leaders agreed during a virtu..

MANILA, Philippines — The next administration should work with the private sector in championing the interests of human capital, delegates to a ..