Private sector economists have slashed their gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for the Philippines to as low as five percent, citing the drag from shrinking exports and the broader impact of a global trade slowdown. Singapore-based UOB has substantially shaved its full-year growth projection for the local economy from six percent to five percent. This came after the first quarter...
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MANILA, Philippines — Historically, cities have been built around commerce, governance or industry. Today, however, the most dynamic cities are being built around experiences—where business, leisure, culture and daily life move in a seamless flow. The Mall of Asia (MOA) complex is leading this transformation in the Philippines. Across a single district, MOA integrates experiences th...
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Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) swept 11 awards across key development categories—securing back-to-back Developer of the Year honors at the FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards. This recognition solidifies FLI’s position as a leading real estate developer, celebrated for both business performance and community contributions nationw...
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MANILA, Philippines — The country must leverage the reciprocal tariffs of the US to secure a trade deal that would expand Filipino farmers’ market access to the world’s biggest economy while allowing the entry of more food items that are not grown locally to boost food security, analysts said. V. Bruce Tolentino, a former agriculture undersecretary and former member of the Mon...
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