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Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about The Philippines economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of The Philippines best banks and safest banks are also available.

Award Ceremonies and Events

Global Finance’s Central Bank Report Cards, Interviews with A Grade Governors

Global Finance Editor speaks with A Grade Governors on pressing issues impacting their economies, hearing their perspective on economic policy,...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Data-Driven Policy Decisions: Q&A With Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona

Global Finance magazine interviewed Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona, who earned an “A–” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Philippines: New Samurai Bond Issue’s Political Backdrop

The Philippines is looking to Japan to partially finance its ballooning debt as Manila moves to strengthen ties between the...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Southeast Asia Sees Venture Capital Drought

Southeast Asian economies survived the pandemic and post-pandemic pitfalls in solid shape. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam still rank among the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Philippines’ New Sovereign Fund Gets A Cool Reception

Concerns about corruption and mismanagement hamper the Philippines' sovereign wealth fund launch.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Philippines: New Central Bank Governor To Be Tested Early

Eli Remolona’s appointment has been welcomed by analysts who point to his significant international experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank for International Settlements.

News

The Philippines Eases Tough Foreign Investment Laws

Foreign companies will soon be able to own 100% of companies in most economic sectors.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

The Philippines: Passing The Peso

The Philippine central bank is helping commercial banks get rid of bad loans to help jumpstart an economic recovery.

Features

World Bank And Philippines Issue Asia’s First Sovereign CAT Bond

The Philippines is getting some financial protection against damage caused by natural disasters.

Data

Southeast Asia: Export Boom Continues

Southeast Asian nations are benefiting from the return of global growth, with more room to grow capacity and exports—even as wages trend upward.

Data

The Philippines Are Hot—Too Hot?

While enjoying robust growth and launching big infrastructure plans, The Philippines face potential inflation and growing trade deficits.