Philippines

In 2022, the Philippines struggled with monetary freedom and judicial effectiveness, and has seen a decline in its tax burden ranking. However, the country’s flexible business regulations, convenient location and financial sector improvements have…

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In 2023, the Philippines’ real GDP growth slowed to 5.2%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by robust domestic consumption. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2024, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 6.1% over…

In 2023, traditional family structures dominated in the Philippines, but a shift towards smaller families and lower birth rates was evident, influenced by urbanisation and improved access to education and healthcare. By 2028, the number of households…

In 2023, the Philippines ranked 13th among Asia Pacific countries in terms of average gross income, and saw a 3.7% rise in per capita disposable income over the year. Growth in incomes was supported by a lower unemployment rate and an increase in…