Economy

Infra program to contribute P31-T to PH economy

MANILA -- The government’s massive infrastructure program can contribute as much as PHP31.2 trillion to the economy over the next five years, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). NEDA Assistant...

BSP assures PH financial stability amid local, global risks

MANILA -- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. has assured Japanese investors that the Philippines remains financially stable amid risks in domestic and global markets. In his presentation during the...

NEDA seeks solution to LGU land conflict, passage of Land Use Law

MANILA -- The NEDA Board’s National Land Use Committee (NB-NLUC) pushed for the immediate resolution of boundary conflicts among local government units (LGUs) and reiterated its call for the passage of the...

PH among best economic performers in region: Pernia

MANILA -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Ernesto Pernia on Tuesday told the Japanese business community and other stakeholders that the Philippines remains one of the best performing economies in...

Demand key factor in rollout of flagship infra projects: DOF

MANILA -- Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has told United States officials that public demand was a key consideration for the Duterte administration in deciding which big-ticket infrastructure projects to roll out...

Raising wages is good for workers, economy: Solon

MANILA -- A legislator on Friday defended the proposal to increase the national minimum wage to PHP750, saying it is "good for the working people and for the economy as whole". Bayan Muna...

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