In a move that should pave the way for renewed growth in the minerals sector, The Philippines has lifted a moratorium on issuing new mining exploration permits. However, the end of the ban may not...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Cautious kick-start for mining
9 Apr 2013
Economic Update | The Philippines: Cementing growth
26 Mar 2013
A rising tide of investments in infrastructure development, combined with higher spending by the private sector, is set to drive the robust expansion of the construction sector, and in particular,...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Education reforms to target science and technology
11 Mar 2013
Major changes are expected in the Philippines’ higher education system as a drive to target courses that will meet the demands of the evolving economy gains pace.
Economic Update | Philippines: Opening rural banking to foreigners
26 Feb 2013
Legislative reforms opening up the rural banking segment to wider foreign investment could see an injection of funding into at least some of the almost 600 small lenders. However, it is likely that...
Economic Update | The Philippines: IT outsourcing earmarked for growth
12 Feb 2013
Although India has long dominated information technology outsourcing (ITO), the Philippines is fast making up ground by carving itself a place as an alternative destination for offshore IT service...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Energy plans target renewables
28 Jan 2013
A drive to reduce electricity shortages in the Philippines will see the country set out to become the largest geothermal energy producer in the world in line with efforts to increase its focus on...
