MANILA – The Philippine economy grew by 5.9 percent in the third quarter of the year, bringing the year-to-date economic growth to 5.5 percent. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said this makes the Philippines among the best-performing economies in Asia. “In the face of many domestic and international challenges, we have effectively im...
Read more
MANILA – The Philippine economy grew by 5.9 percent in the third quarter of the year, bringing the year-to-date economic growth to 5.5 percent. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said this makes the Philippines among the best-performing economies in Asia. "In the face of many domestic and international challenges, we have effectivel...
Read more
The sea mishaps that occur every now and then on that narrow body of water between Batangas province and Mindoro province—often resulting in casualties among vacationers out to enjoy the beaches of Puerto Galera—may soon be a thing of the past if the plans of San Miguel Corp. and the provincial government bear fruit. The conglomerate said on Wednesday it was pushing ahead with negot...
Read more
(Bloomberg) -- The Philippine economy likely expanded much faster than the government’s target of 6.5% to 7.5% last year and is forecast to grow by around 6.5% this year amid a strong manufacturing sector, stable banking system and record low unemployment, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Diokno said an expected slowdown in the global economy could impact growth for 2023 but it&rsq...
Read more
