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Philippines economy
![Why Australia and the Philippines Are Natural Partners on Renewable Energy Why Australia and the Philippines Are Natural Partners on Renewable Energy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-04-22-122812.jpg)
Why Australia and the Philippines Are Natural Partners on Renewable Energy
By Nicholas Basan
Blessed with complementary capacities, the two nations stand to benefit from closer green collaboration.
![Philippines’ New Tourism Ad Draws Flak Philippines’ New Tourism Ad Draws Flak](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-07-07-010106.jpg)
Philippines’ New Tourism Ad Draws Flak
By Mong Palatino
The advertisement, a showcase of the country's new "Love the Philippines" slogan, contained stock photos from other countries.
![Philippines’ Investment Fund Bill Draws Criticism Philippines’ Investment Fund Bill Draws Criticism](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-12-13-013227.jpg)
Philippines’ Investment Fund Bill Draws Criticism
By Mong Palatino
A group of prominent economists claims that the Maharlika Investment Fund will draw much-needed cash away from other parts of government.
![Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-23-205400.jpg)
Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger
By James Guild
The government is hoping that the merger of DBP and the Land Bank of the Philippines will increase profitability, with a possible eye to supporting its embryonic sovereign wealth fund.
![In the Philippines, COVID-19 Is Still Taking a Toll on the Informal Economy In the Philippines, COVID-19 Is Still Taking a Toll on the Informal Economy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-04-17-094045.jpg)
In the Philippines, COVID-19 Is Still Taking a Toll on the Informal Economy
By Felix Iglesias
The pandemic may have waned, but its economic impact continues to reverberate on the nation's streets.
![Philippine Jeepney, Bus Drivers Begin Week-Long Transport Strike Philippine Jeepney, Bus Drivers Begin Week-Long Transport Strike](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-03-07-014549.jpg)
Philippine Jeepney, Bus Drivers Begin Week-Long Transport Strike
By Sebastian Strangio
Transport groups oppose a government modernization plan that they say could threaten the country's iconic jeepney.
![Despite Opposition, Philippines Ratifies RCEP Trade Agreement Despite Opposition, Philippines Ratifies RCEP Trade Agreement](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-02-23-003619.jpg)
Despite Opposition, Philippines Ratifies RCEP Trade Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The massive free trade pact has faced opposition from agricultural groups, who fear it could open the country to a wave of imported produce.
![Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022 Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-02-14-034154.jpg)
Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022
By James Guild
Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
![The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-31-031749.jpg)
The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming
By James Guild
The country's economy has rebounded from its COVID-19 recession, posting a growth rate of 7.6 percent in 2022.
![Southeast Asia’s Cement Industrial Complex Southeast Asia’s Cement Industrial Complex](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-16-234552.jpg)
Southeast Asia’s Cement Industrial Complex
By James Guild
The economics of cement production, particularly in emerging markets, are closely entwined with both politics and climate policy.
![How the Onion Became the Symbol of Inflation in the Philippines How the Onion Became the Symbol of Inflation in the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-16-003149.jpg)
How the Onion Became the Symbol of Inflation in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
In December, the staple vegetable was selling for more than the cost of chicken and beef.
![Philippine Congress Approves Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill Philippine Congress Approves Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-25-235612.jpg)
Philippine Congress Approves Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
By Mong Palatino
The planned Maharlika Investment Fund has attracted controversy, with critics claiming that it is unnecessary and is open to abuse.