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The outlook per BSP Governor Diokno
Economy will recover lost output and employment due to higher demand for exports, stable inflation, and rebound in domestic consumption By Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Speech at YPO Philippines Inc., […]
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“Economic recovery is the priority,” says the world’s best central banker
By Antonio S. Lopez . . Bankers by nature are a pessimistic lot. When they extend a loan, they suspect the borrower won’t be able to pay for it. So they establish the borrower’s character, […]
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“We return to normalcy”
“The Duterte administration will leave a legacy of a vibrant and inclusive economy for our people. President Duterte has built a track record for completing critical reforms that proved difficult to enact. Many of the […]
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PH remains BBB investment grade
BANKS KEPT COVID IMPACT MANAGEABLE Fitch expects PH growth to accelerate. From last year’s 5.6%, Fitch sees the country’s gross domestic product growing by 6.9% this year and 7% next year. With COVID weakening, the […]
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Higher output, more jobs with liberalization
By KARL KENDRICK T. CHUA Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Key messages 1. The Philippines is the most restrictive in foreign investments in the region, and the third most restrictive in the world according (OECD 2020 We […]
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Opening Up
Foreign equity restrictions will be eased out which shall attract more global players that will modernize several sectors such as telecommunications, shipping, air carriers, railway, and subways. There will be increased competition… which will generate […]
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The real event that triggered EDSA I People Power
By Antonio S. Lopez There has been so much hype and hoopla about the two EDSAs—EDSA I and EDSA II. EDSA I is the Feb. 22 to 25, 1986 People Power that ousted Ferdinand Marcos […]
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Make the ultimate sacrifice for the country and the Filipino people
By Col. Ariel O. Querubin PN(M) (GSC) (RET) (Speech delivered during the testimonial honors at the HPMC, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Dec. 23, 2021) Major General Ariel Caculitan, Commandant of the […]