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.

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.

The second of the three-part article which answers the question: Is the Philippines missing out on billions in foreign investment? This article explores the need to relax foreign ownership limits to boost infrastructure development and create.

This series of article-parts one to four-discusses the roots of poverty and obstacles to economic growth in a historical perspective.

This series of article-parts one to four-discusses the roots of poverty and obstacles to economic growth in a historical perspective.

This series of article-parts one to four-discusses the roots of poverty and obstacles to economic growth in a historical perspective

This series of article-parts one to four-discusses the roots of poverty and obstacles to economic growth in a historical perspective.

This series of article-parts one to four-discusses the roots of poverty and obstacles to economic growth in a historical perspective.

This research examines the evolving dynamics of the U.S.–China trade war, focusing on its shift from tariffs to capital markets.

The Philippine middle class has grown steadily, now representing over 40% of the population and serving as a key driver of consumption, investment, and economic resilience.

The Philippines' reclassification as an upper-middle-income economy marks an important milestone, reflecting stronger national income growth supported in part by overseas remittances.