Economy – ASTIG: Philippine News & Reviews

Oil price spike could push 1.34 million Pinoys into poverty, study warns

MANILA, Philippines (Apr 2026) — Rising global oil prices could push around 1.34 million Pinoys into poverty, with those just above the poverty line at the ...

ASTIG PH Team April 18, 2026

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Women drive tourism and creative industries but still face leadership gaps in PH

MANILA, Philippines (April 2026) — Women make up the majority of workers in the Philippines’ tourism and creative sectors, yet they remain underrepresented in ...

ASTIG PH Team April 7, 2026

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Real-time payments could bring 21M Filipinos to the banking system, spurring $323M GDP growth by 2028

MANILA, Philippines — A recent report from ACI Worldwide and The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) forecasts a significant economic uplift for ...

ASTIG PH Team December 3, 2024

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FedEx adds $1.7 billion to Asia-Pacific economy, driving growth in the region

MANILA, Philippines - A recent report from FedEx Corp. details how the company’s comprehensive network and strategic investments have boosted economic growth ...

ASTIG PH Team November 1, 2024

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Why are mobile banking apps gaining popularity among Pinoys?

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has witnessed an upsurge in the superapp economy, garnering immense popularity among Filipino consumers, with use cases ...

ASTIG PH Team November 10, 2023

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Gigacover Continues Robust Growth in the Philippines with New Client Contracts, Expands Local Headcount and Solution Portfolio to Power Further Expansion and Better Support for the Country’s Gig Workforce

Gigacover, Southeast Asia’s financial health platform, today announced its 100-day milestone and robust growth in the Philippines. Since Gigacover’s ...

Astig.PH PR March 4, 2022

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