Tag: Philippine Economy
Philippines soars in 2017 global economic freedom ranking
From the 70th place, the Philippines stepped up to the 58th spot in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom as a result of economic growth
WB, HSBC, S&P pick PHL as Asia’s growth leader
The Philippines will continue to be Asia’s growth leader for the year and beyond, according to leading banking and finance institutions World Bank (WB)
Pinoy consumer confidence hits record high in Q4
The nationwide consumer outlook in the Philippines indicate a new record high, according to the Consumer Expectations Survey
PHL posts strongest economic growth in Asia at 7.1%
The better than expected expansion is due to strong investment growth, particularly in construction and infrastructure, and upbeat consumer spending
PH economy soars in Q2, now Asia’s fastest growing
The Philippine economy grew 7% in the second quarter of 2016, the fastest quarterly pace in three years.
PH economy predicted to outperform Asian neighbors
The Philippine economy will outperform its Asian neighbors growing by 6.5 percent this year, according to experts from the University of Asia and the Pacific
World Bank projects PH economy to expand 6.4%
The World Bank is projecting a 6.4 % expansion for the Philippine economy in 2016, mainly due to expected robust government spending
Philippines progressing as a tourist-friendly economy
Ranking high in tourism dimensions such as “price competitiveness,” “prioritization of travel and tourism” and “international openness,”
PHL forecast to be 2nd fastest growing economy in 2015
The Philippine economy is projected to be the second fastest growing economy in 2015 according to a Bloomberg’s survey
US think tank: PHL most resilient emerging economy
A global report has marked the Philippines as being the most resilient emerging market economy (EME) in 2014.
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Bravissima, Michelle! Filipina Wins In Opera World Stage
Michelle Mariposa, a rising Filipina mezzo-soprano, has achieved a milestone that many young opera singers only dream of—winning the 2025 Laffont Competition at the...
