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Philippine Economy Expands More Than 6% for Sixth Consecutive Year

by Bloomberg’s Cecilia Yap and Siegfred Alegado The Philippines retained its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies after expansion exceeded 6 percent for a sixth consecutive year. Gross domestic product increased 6.7 percent in 2017, the Philippine Statistics Authority said in Manila Tuesday, matching the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists. […]

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New 5 peso coin features cutting edge technology in minting coins

The new Php 5 coin has adopted the latest technology in minting coins, saves on minting costs, and even prevents illegal hoarding. Circulated beginning December, the 5-piso New Generation Currency (NGC) coin features on the obverse, Gat. Andres Bonifacio. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) advance release of the 5-piso New Generation Currency (NGC) coin […]

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Philippines still a sweet spot for international investors

The Philippines remains a key investment destination in Asia. At the Euromoney Philippine Investment Forum, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the country is still an attractive investment destination since the economic outlook remains strong with capital markets being deepened and developed, programs to improve infrastructure, and expansion of trade and […]

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