Infrastructure projects are more than a mantra
WE OFTEN hear from every new administration about huge infrastructure projects that it will pursue to speed up the development of the Philippine economy...
End of health emergency
THE ROAD to normalcy is getting closer and closer. The World Health Organization has recently declared an end to COVID-19 as a global public...
Hardly a dent in PH growth despite inflation
THE HIGH inflation rate at the start of the year failed to greatly curb consumer spending. Filipinos continue to spend and travel more in...
Lower inflation is always a boon to consumers
A LOWER inflation gives us all the more reason to be optimistic this year. It means consumers get the most bang for their buck...
Preparing for El Niño this early is prudent
WE SHOULD never underestimate the impact of the looming El Niño phenomenon—or drought—on agriculture. This weather disturbance can create havoc on the livelihood of...
Revenge spending boosting economy
BY MANNY VILLAR
MOST BUSINESSES reported strong recovery in 2022 as the so-called consumers’ revenge spending lifted sales. This phenomenon continued in the first quarter...
Rail lines as lifeblood of Filipino commuters
RAIL TRANSPORTATION is by far the most efficient way of sending commuters and workers to their offices and destinations. Here in Metro Manila, the...
Inflation is beatable
RISING inflation is not at all insurmountable. Having reliable insights on supply and demand is crucial in keeping consumer prices steady, especially for a...
Bullish on investments
ONE OF the major economic indicators I monitor as an entrepreneur is the level of investments in the Philippines, both foreign and domestic. It...
Time to fortify our trade and tourism sectors
THE GLOBAL boundaries of international trade and tourism have long been broken with the signing of several commerce agreements among nations and the increased...