Analysts’ Expectations on Policy Rates (December 2023)
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to keep its key policy rate at a 16-year high on Thursday despite easing inflation as it remains vigilant against risks.
Philippine Labor Force Situation
THE PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate fell to the lowest in 18 years in October, underscoring the strength of the country’s labor market.
OECD: Filipino students still struggle in math, reading, and science
THE PHILIPPINES’ weak basic education system as shown in a 2022 global ranking of student performance in math, reading, and science would eventually lead to a weak workforce and affect economic growth and global competitiveness, according to an advocacy group founded by the country’s top business leaders.
Headline inflation rates in the Philippines
HEADLINE INFLATION cooled to its slowest pace in 20 months in November amid easing prices of food as well as restaurant and accommodation services, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday.
Manila’s office space occupancy cost 3rd cheapest across Asia-Pacific market in Q3
The country’s capital city ranked 16th out of 78 markets in the third-quarter edition of the Global Occupier Market Dashboard by real estate consultancy...
Analysts’ November inflation rate estimates
HEADLINE INFLATION likely eased further in November amid lower pump prices, a slower rise in food costs and high base effects, analysts said.
Philippines falls in IMD’s digital competitiveness list
THE PHILIPPINES dropped three spots in the global digital competitiveness index of the World Competitiveness Center of Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD),...
National Government fiscal performance
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating on Wednesday, citing the economy’s “above-average” growth potential. Read the full story.
Philippines drops in 2023 Bribery Risk Rankings
The Philippines fell five notches to 119th out of 194 countries in the 2023 edition of the Bribery Risk Matrix, developed by the nonprofit...
How does the severity of humanitarian crisis in the Philippines compare with other countries?
The Philippines’ score improved to 2.5 (out of 5; lower is better) in the October update of the INFORM (Index for Risk Management) Severity...
Philippines ranks 69th in 2023 network readiness list
The Philippines ranked 69th out of 134 economies with a score of 47.24 (out of a possible 100) in the 2023 edition of Network...
Philippines ranks 98th most charitable in the world
The Philippines placed 98th out of 142 countries with an overall score of 34% in the 2023 edition of the World Giving Index (WGI)...