Economic outlook - Matches

THE national government's debt servicing was reduced in April 2022 compared to payments made a year earlier due to lower amortization expenses, data i..

The increase of the Philippines’ debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio above the 60 percent international acceptable threshold during the p..

THE PHILIPPINES may need at least 10 years before its debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio will return to its pre-pandemic level of 40%, Finance..

STATE think-tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said the country's most recent debt spike appears to be less concerning than prev..

MANILA, Philippines — The next two administrations face the daunting task of raising the tax effort to 17 percent of gross domestic product (GDP..

RETURNING to the prepandemic debt-to-GDP level should not be rushed as the government should prioritize spending for the country’s economic reco..

MANILA, Philippines—It will take at least nearly a decade to return the Philippines’ public debt ratio to pre-pandemic levels, and the sta..

MANILA – The increase of the Philippines’ debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio above the 60 percent international acceptable th..

THE PHILIPPINES is unlikely to face an economic crisis such as the one being experienced by Sri Lanka right now, economists said, citing the country&r..

Inequality in the Philippines has complex roots and various facets. Narrowing the gap entails building a more inclusive democratic society and enablin..

Inequality in the Philippines has complex roots and various facets and narrowing the gap entails building a more inclusive democratic society and enab..

A prominent economist on Friday said only an improved and innovative public sector will bridge the gap and reduce inequality for inclusive growth, and..

A healthy population gives rise to a strong economy. The faster a nation recovers from the pandemic, the easier it gets back on track to achieving the..

With just over a month before election day, we will be bombarded with a tsunami of campaign promises from national and local candidates vowing to deli..

Less than two months from now, Filipinos will elect the country’s next leaders who must lead a government that will inherit the enormous task of..