Who knew that aside from the new normal, the pandemic would also give rise to numerous new trends and even hobbies? Take home gardening, for example. With everyone being cooped up inside their respective homes, Filipinos turned to something that would make their stay worthwhile, and voila! Caring for plants has become a trend. The ... continue reading
If one will ask what the previous government administration was known for, most of the answers will probably be the “Build, Build, Build” program. According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through this project, over 6.5 million Filipinos have been provided jobs between 2016 to 2020. Some of the completed projects under ... continue reading
With the Philippines being a highly agricultural country, it’s safe to say that the agriculture sector is one that the country must develop and help continue to flourish. According to statista.com, “the contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector industry to the GDP of the Philippines was at 9.6 percent in 2021.” In addition, ... continue reading
When it comes to tourism, it is no secret that one of the things the Philippines is most famous for is its pristine beaches. That’s why it comes as no surprise when Dr. Bernardo Villegas states that Palawan will be one of the places that will benefit the most from the economic recovery of the ... continue reading
One of the key topics of the Center for Research and Communication’s (CRC) Series of Economic Fora included the “Arts, Entertainment, and Advertising to Steer Philippine Economy.” Done in collaboration with the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines Office, Censei, the DAP Graduate School of Public and Development Management, PSPA ... continue reading
According to renowned economist, Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, now is the time for Foreign Direct Investors to invest in the Philippines for several factors. He explains, “…It is wise to consider the strong fundamentals of the Philippine economy (demographic dividend, strategic geographical location in the most dynamic economic region in the world today—the Indo-Pacific region—and ... continue reading
With the recent developments in the country, economists are looking closely at the future economic status of the Philippines as it shifts to a new administration. According to CRC Research Director Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, the Philippines’ GDP can keep growing to at least 6 to 7% for the next six years or so. How? ... continue reading
If thousands of OFWs have come home through an amnesty program or voluntarily due to the ‘No work, No pay’ situation in their country of work, there are still millions who have decided or are compelled to stay. Thanks to the Coalition of Licensed Agencies for Domestic and Service Workers (CLADS) and the Overseas Placement ... continue reading
As entrepreneurs, one way to go about growing your business is by investing in different industries. Although it may have certain risks, the rewards can be far greater if you know the best place to invest in. If you are looking to expand and invest in other countries, one sure market to tap into right ... continue reading
This COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the lives of those desiring to work overseas, as well as those coming home. For those applying for overseas work, the good news is that some Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are ready to resume employment of migrant workers. This comes at a time when ... continue reading
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