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The economy of the Philippines is an emerging market, and considered as a newly industrialized country in the Asia-Pacific region. [31] In 2025, the Philippine economy is estimated to be at ₱29.66 trillion ($507.6 billion), making it the world's 31st largest by nominal GDP and 11th largest in Asia according to the International Monetary Fund.
The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), formerly known as Mariveles Free Trade Zone from June 21, 1969 to November 20, 1972, and primarily as Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) and Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ) from November 20, 1972 to October 23, 2009 and secondarily from October 23, 2009 to June 30, 2010), is a special economic zone in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines.
In another mobile-based survey conducted by data research firm Tangere from October 14-16, 2024, 61.9% of 1,500 participants expressed support for the proposed constitutional amendment on economic reforms. [72]
According to updated economic forecasts from the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), central bank leaders see core inflation hitting 2.5% in 2025 — higher than September's projection of ...
May 11 – Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur is crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024 in the pageant's coronation event held in Talakag, Bukidnon. [424] May 22: Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan is crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 in the pageant's coronation night held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. [425]
In October 2018, the World Bank downgraded the economic outlook of the Philippines for 2018, but expects it to remain strong. [17] FMIC and UA&P expect the economy to improve in the second half of 2018. [18] On October 24, the Philippines improved its ranking by 29 places in the Ease of Doing Business rankings. [19]
Political stability and economic improvements, such as the peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front in 1996, [12] were overshadowed by the onset of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. [13] [14] Ramos' successor, Joseph Estrada assumed office in June 1998 and under his presidency the economy recovered from −0.6% growth to 3.4% by 1999.
2019–2024 Completed March 2023 (partial), December 2024 (full) North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Segment 8.2: 2019–2024 Under-construction South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 4 (TR4) Under-construction South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 5 (TR5) Segment 1 2019–2024 Under-construction Southeast Metro Manila Expressway: Under-construction