The Philippine economy expanded by 7.4% year-on-year in the second quarter, down from 8.3% in the first quarter, driven mainly by buoyant domestic consumption despite a series of interest rate hikes by the central bank since the beginning of the year amid rising inflation. Consumer spending ...
It may look like all Filipino internet users are actively using social media, as seen by how social media statistics show that there are 99.7% of social media identities compared to the total number of Philippine internet users. However, note that there are 13.5% more active social media accou...
PH has a relatively young population that’s more tech-savvy and open to adopting new technologies. This makes ecommerce in the country a ripe market. ThePhilippine government has initiativesto boost the digital economy, including improving internet infrastructure and adopting policies that encourage d...
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Working World Trialogue: The Philippine Labor Market Test and the Global Working World 10 November 2008, Institute of Labor Studies International Arrivals from January to April 2008 grew by 5 percent or 12 million more to reach 266 million visitors In Million In US$ Billion 25.3 278.1 540.6 687...
According to the Philippines Department of Tourism, the number of outbound Philippine residents reached approximately 3.9 million from May to December 2023. Popular destinations for Filipino travellers include Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and various Southeast Asian countries. Colombia Travel Statistics ...
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'Free market', export-led development strategy and its impact on rural livelihoods, poverty and inequality: The Philippine experience seen from a Southeast... The 'free market', export-led development strategy has not delivered its promise of development in agriculture, as far as the Philippines ...
The Philippine BPO sector handled its problems and changes with the new work-from-home environment even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many experts believe this will help it recover quickly and boost its economy.Industry players swiftly introduced remote work and cut the duration of shifts after ...
The Philippine government has initiatives to boost the digital economy, including improving internet infrastructure and adopting policies that encourage digital payments, ecommerce operations, and growth. 3. Almost half of US shoppers plan to spend more online in 2024. Roughly 42% of American ...