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42 days ago

US-China trade war seen to trim Philippines growth in 2020

By Mary Grace Padin | 42 days ago

The escalating trade war between the US and China may slash the Philippines’ gross domestic product growth by 0.1 percentage...

Business

Construction industry to bounce back by H2

By Ehda M. Dagooc | August 29, 2019 - 12:00am

The sluggish construction sector is seen to recover in the second half of this year, while the government is catching up with delayed projects due to the May 2019 election.

50 days ago

Freeman Cebu Business

Economist: More rate hikes to hurt economy

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | November 15, 2018 - 12:00am

Further raising the policy interest rates may not be looking good for the economy in general, an economist warned.

337 days ago

Freeman Cebu Business

Over a year ago

Current account deficit swells to $3.1 billion in H1

By Lawrence Agcaoili | Over a year ago

The country continued to shell out more dollars to finance higher importation in support of the expanding economy, translating...

Business

Philippines economy slows down to 6% in Q2

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 10, 2018 - 12:00am

Philippine economic growth slowed to 6 percent in the second quarter of the year, as falling exports and the rising consumer prices continued to impact growth.

Over a year ago

Freeman Cebu Business

Business leaders positive on Philippines growth momentum

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | May 11, 2018 - 12:00am

Some Cebu business leaders have expressed optimism the country’s growth momentum will continue after it posted a 6.8 percent growth in the first quarter of 2018, which is among the fastest in Asia.

Over a year ago

Freeman Cebu Business

Over a year ago

Pernia: Philippines can exceed World Bank's growth estimates

By Ian Nicolas Cigaral | Over a year ago

An economic manager of the Philippine government said the country could surpass the latest growth forecast made by the...

Business

Over a year ago

Economy seen to grow at least 7%

Over a year ago

An economic growth of at least seven percent is possible for the Philippines this year as the new tax reform law takes effect...

Business

Mine closures seen to trim exports, GDP

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 14, 2017 - 12:00am

Investment banking giant Credit Suisse said the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to close 23 mine sites and suspend five others could reduce the country’s export earnings...

Over a year ago

Business

Stocks expected to recover this week

January 23, 2017 - 12:00am

Local stocks are expected to recover this week from last week’s sluggish performance as investors shift their attention to the country’s potentially strong fourth quarter economic expansion.

Over a year ago

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Chinese ship that sank GemVer possibly part of maritime militia — report

Tracking the moves of the Chinese vessel that sank Philippine fishing boat GemVer 1 would suggest that it was more than just a commercial fishing ship, according to a think tank.

1 day ago

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Locsin wants ‘offensive’ map scene deleted from ‘Abominable’

The Philippines’ top diplomat has suggested a “universal boycott” of DreamWorks movies in the country following an animated film’s depiction of China’s nine-dash line in the South China Sea.

1 day ago

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Palace: Up to MTRCB to ban 'Abominable' over China's map

“Depende siguro yan sa MTRCB kung ano ang assessment nila,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said of the decision to ban the animated film "Abominable," which includes a scene depicting Beijing's nine dash line.

2 days ago

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Vietnam pulls movie depicting China's nine-dash line map

Vietnam has pulled out animated DreamWorks film "Abominable" for depicting China's expansive claims in the South China Sea.

3 days ago

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Fact check: ESPN broadcasts China map showing invalidated '9-dash line'

The map contained the legally invalidated “nine-dash line” that alleges China's claim to virtually the entire South China Sea.

6 days ago

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