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Amid the dark clouds, there is a silver lining

By BABE’S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON D.C. | By Ambassador B. Romualdez | October 27, 2024 - 12:00am

The recent typhoon that hit our country has once again brought to center stage the devastation and suffering our people have to endure due to climate change.

Opinion

Smuggled tabako, sigarilyo ikinalulugi ng magsasaka at ekonomiya ng Pinas

By Ludy Bermudo | July 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Iginiit ng isang Agricultural Economist na mas palakasin ang kampanya laban sa mga puslit na tabako at sigarilyo na patuloy...

Bansa

The quest for learning

By Francis J. Kong | May 11, 2024 - 12:00am

Economist Robert Gordon points out that, had you lived in 1870, 46 percent of jobs would have been in agriculture, and 35 percent would have been in crafts or manufacturing.

Business

A nation based on families

By BREAKTHROUGH | By Elfren S. Cruz | May 9, 2024 - 12:00am

Two weeks ago, the prestigious British newsmagazine The Economist had an article about the Philippines which said, “Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer.”

Opinion

Checks and balances

By Boo Chanco | May 6, 2024 - 12:00am

The Economist has done it again. One of their columnists made an observation that betrayed a lack of appreciation and understanding of Filipinos and our way of doing things. He wrote:

Business

Getting richer?

By Boo Chanco | May 1, 2024 - 12:00am

The Economist, a respected publication that usually tells you the whole story, has come up with a report on the Philippines titled: Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer. If you only read the headline,...

Business

Economic prosperity is our ultimate goal

By BABE’S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON D.C. | By Ambassador B. Romualdez | April 28, 2024 - 12:00am

It may have been a surprise to some people for The Economist to write a rather positive take about the Philippines and its economy as evidenced by a recent piece titled, “Without fanfare, the Philippines is...

Opinion

BSP seen keeping rates steady

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 11, 2023 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to leave interest rates untouched anew as the Monetary Board meets for the last...

Business

‘Growth may fall below government target next year’

By Louise Maureen Simeon | December 4, 2023 - 12:00am

The Philippine economy may expand at a slower pace than what government expects next year, as elevated interest rates and...

Business

Current account deficit seen to narrow this year

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 19, 2023 - 12:00am

The Philippines is seen booking a smaller current account deficit this year after hitting an all-time high last year on increased...

Business