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PH economy in Marcos admin’s second half

As the Marcos administration enters its second half, the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 takes…

Laying the groundwork for inclusive AI

At the Artificial Intelligence Conference Philippines 2025 at the SMX Convention Center in Taguig, I…

On the cusp of upper-middle-income status

The World Bank’s recent update of its country income classifications, based on gross national income…

Rethinking industrial policy for development 

Developing economies like the Philippines now face tough policy decisions as they rebuild public finances…

Konektadong Pinoy—a game changer

Digital connectivity is critical for participating in the modern economy, accessing education, and delivering essential…

The Philippine economy at a crossroads

In my keynote address at this year’s BusinessWorld Economic Forum, I spoke of a Philippine…

Sustaining growth amid challenges

Given the Philippine economy’s slower-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2025, many stakeholders understandably…

Escaping the middle-income trap

Earlier this week, the Philippines had the honor of hosting the High-Level Conference of Middle-Income…

Tariffs and the Philippine economy

The sweeping new tariffs unilaterally imposed by the United States earlier this month—ranging from 10…

Growth, jobs, and poverty reduction

Rapid and sustainable economic growth is crucial for the Philippines to win the war on…