Economy

PH continues to attract foreign firms: Lopez

MANILA -- The Philippines continues to attract foreign companies to explore opportunities in investing in the country, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said. In an interview, Lopez said a...

PH-EU economic ties remain strong

MANILA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) reaffirmed strong economic relations of the Philippines and the European Union (EU). On the...

OFW remittances up 7.8% to USD2.5-B in August

MANILA --Strong domestic spending is seen to continue in the Philippines as remittance inflows remain robust, an economist of ING Bank Manila said. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monday...

Hawaii trade mission boosts ties with PH

MANILA -- Hawaii is working to assist small businesses develop and market more products to the Philippines, as the two states improve bilateral economic and trade relations, said visiting Hawaii Governor David...

Cusi: Power necessary for progress, prosperity

MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi stressed on Monday the key role that the power industry plays in the economic development of the nation. Speaking before Semiconductor and Electronics...

IMF: Global economy healthy, still needs low interest rates

WASHINGTON — The world economy is the healthiest it’s been in years but could still use a little help from low-interest rates and higher government spending from countries that can afford...

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