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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 .
These galleries collectively narrate the evolution of the Philippine economy, highlighting significant industries and historical developments. [6] The ground level features exhibits on the history of the building itself, Iloilo's role as an economic center, and an overview of the country's economic history.
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]
The country was having sound economic indicators before the 2008 economic crisis. Average income per capita was increasing while poverty incidence showed a downward trend. Average income per capita rose by 2% in 2007 and 2008, whereas poverty incidence dropped from 33.0% in 2006 to 31.8% in 2007 and 28.1% in 2008.
The economy of the Province of Cebu is the 2nd largest in the Philippines according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] In 2021, the Cebuano's combined economy peaked at P869.9 billion, making it the 2nd largest in the nation next to Laguna P922.3.
An Act establishing an economic stimulus strategy for the country's growth and development in the aftermath of COVID-19, providing funds therefor June 4, 2020 [7] [8] House Bill No. 6816 Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) Act An Act ensuring Philippine financial industry resiliency against the COVID-19 pandemic June 2, 2020 [9] [10]
The pandemic’s effect on South Carolina’s economy was palpable, but the negative effects on employment didn’t cut as deep or last as long as they did nationally. South Carolina’s ...
Before Marcos became President in 1965, the Philippines was the 7th largest economy in Asia, and 30th largest economy worldwide. [ 22 ] From the 1960s until the declaration of martial law, the Philippine economy was primarily agricultural . 60% of the labor force worked in agriculture in 1957 and 1964.