Economy

More Filipino women into online selling but male sellers earn more, study finds

More Filipino women are engaged on different online selling platforms compared to men but male sellers earn more. This is according to a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and released on Wednesday, Dec.8.

World Bank PH economy growth forecast up to 5.3%

As more businesses and establishments reopen amid a decline in COVID-19 cases, the World Bank has projected that the Philippine economy will grow faster.

DOF embarks on digitalization programs to improve services, decision making

The Department of Finance (DOF) under Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has beefed up its digitalization initiatives, which include facilitating trade online and making the filing of tax exemptions more convenient to better serve the public and improve its oversight functions and policy-making processes.

Foresight planning, innovation to drive country’s long-term development —NEDA

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that in order to attain the AmBisyon Natin 2040, the government needs to continuously innovate and make its systems more resilient against future crises through foresight planning.

Industries’ recovery observed as restrictions ease

Several sectors of the country’s economy have been showing signs of recovery amid the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and mobility as cases continue to decline. In the Nov. 26 Philippine Economic...

BSP promotes digital money for holiday gift-giving

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) encourages the public to use digital wallets when sending cash gifts this holiday season. 

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