PH gov’t withdraws 5 airport projects from PPP program

The Philippine government has decided to terminate the procurement plan for the modernization of five regional airports using the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme, as…

PH economy posts slower-than-expected Q1 growth of 6.4%

The Philippine economy grew 6.4% in the first quarter of 2017 and remains one of the strongest performers among major emerging economies in Asia.…

P157B earmarked for infra projects in 5 poorest PH regions

A total of 1,313 region-specific infrastructure projects amounting to P157.44 billion will be rolling out in the next three years in five regions of…

PH economy soars 7.1% in Q3, poised to meet target for year

The Philippine economy grew 7.1% in the third quarter of 2016, beating market expectations and making the country the fastest growing among major Asian…

PH exports fall anew in July

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade declined as exports continue to slide in July 2016, given that global economic recovery remains slow, according to the…

10 infra projects up for NEDA Board approval

Several transport infrastructure projects await the green light from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte. At its…

Ex-Socio Economic Planning Secretary Paderanga passes away

Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Cayetano Paderanga, Jr has died on January 29. He was 67. Paderanga was well known to the logistics community. He…

PH imports up 16.8% in October

Philippine merchandise imports grew 16.8% in October to $6.527 billion from $5.589 billion in the same month last year and 8.2% over the September…

Transport Summit 2014 Presentation: Cargo Transport Prospects

Presentation by National Economic and Development Authority Deputy Director-General Dr Emmanuel F. Esguerra entitled “Cargo Transport Prospects Amid Economic Growth” at the PISFA-PortCalls Transport Summit…

PH growth estimate cut to 4.1% due to super typhoon

THE impact of super typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) could drag down the growth of the Philippine economy to a much slower pace of…

PH agency sticks to growth target despite Jan-Feb export drop

THE drop in the Philippines’ exports in February should not be a cause for concern, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Arsenio Balisacan…

PH government projects 2013 bullish economic performance

Improved business and consumer confidence particularly in the last quarter of 2012 is expected to help drive Philippine growth from 6% to 7% this…