Publications

The role of the transportation industry is crucial to a productive economy: it allows people to move around, get to their jobs, among others.

The role of the transportation industry is crucial to a productive economy: it allows people to move around, get to their jobs, among others.

The maritime transportation industry is the backbone of international trade, and a major driving force behind globalization.

An article that examines the Philippine Domestic Air Passenger Transport's post-lockdown industry scenario.

This article examines the structure of production of Cagayan de Oro City as well as assess the concentration of industries in relation to the future growth of tourism in the city.

This issue introduces readers to a two-step process that companies could utilize to help them decide their new store locations.

This article explores the structure of production of Bacolod City, quantify the output multipliers of the city's industries, and evaluate the potential economic impact of current city administration's loan to finance its development projects.

Cebu City has been one of the most vibrant economies in Central Visayas.

The Philippine Statistics Authority released the first ever Provincial Product Accounts in 2021.

Businessmen and investors need to understand both the national and local economic landscape.

The Philippine economy faces challenges due to a significant reliance on imported inputs across various sectors.

Looking back, the Philippines’ GDP grew by 5.5% in 2023, with Central Visayas and Western Visayas leading the pack, outperforming the national average and demonstrating resilience amid economic challenges.

Western and Central Visayas are emerging as economic powerhouses, boasting strong growth and consumer spending. These regions are leading the country’s economic resurgence with thriving businesses, robust infrastructure, and a growing middle class thru the region’s first class municipalities.

This article unravels how price changes in key industries—like refined petroleum, retail trade, and food products—can trigger ripple effects across the entire Philippine economy.

This article explores how production interdependence among industries can either enhance or hinder economic productivity in the Philippines.

This issue presents a nuanced analysis of the country’s modest GDP growth, revealing how regional economies, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao, outpaced national averages despite climate-related setbacks.

Last of the three part series, this article examines the critical challenges and potential pathways for revitalizing the Philippine manufacturing sector.

Second of the three part series, this article focuses on the progress brought by Industrial Revolutions 2.0 and 3.0, while identifying gaps that have hindered manufacturing growth.

First of the three part series, this article takes a deep dive in the historical and structural challenges faced by the Philippine manufacturing industry.

The third of the three-part article which explores the sectors driving this surge and how the country can capitalize on this momentum to accelerate economic growth with example of the booming relationship of the Philippines with Japan.