Economy

Hike in BSP rates seen in Q4 2017, 2018

MANILA -- The research unit of Fitch Group forecasts a 25 basis points increase in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates each in the last quarter of 2017 and in...

Livelihood grant available for workers out of jobs — DOLE

MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging marginalized workers to avail of livelihood assistance of the government to help increase their income. Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod said the department has...

PH up one spot in WEF Global Competitiveness Report

MANILA -- The Philippines has improved its ranking in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018, placing 56th out of 137 economies in the latest report released Wednesday. The country’s ranking...

ADB maintains PH growth forecast for 2017, 2018

MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained growth forecast for the Philippines for this year and 2018, on the back of the government’s aggressive infrastructure push and implementation of tax...

ADB maintains PH growth forecast for 2017, 2018

MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained growth forecast for the Philippines for this year and 2018, on the back of the government’s aggressive infrastructure push and implementation of...

Economist keeps BSP rate hike forecast in Q4 ’17

MANILA -- An economist of ING Bank Manila is keeping his forecast of a 25 basis points increase in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates in the last quarter...

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