Windows26: Fitch unit: PH economy to grow by 6.3% in 2025

November 12, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering Fitch's forecast for Philippine economic growth, the latest updates on Severe Tropical Storm Nika, and record voter turnout among Filipino Americans.

Fitch unit: PH economy to grow by 6.3% in 2025

The Philippine economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025, picking up slightly from this year's forecast, on the back of an anticipated recovery in domestic activity.

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Nika to trigger storm surge at Ilocos Region; warning up

Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) is predicted to generate a storm surge in low-lying areas of the Ilocos Region, prompting the government to raise a warning.

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More than 2 million Fil-Ams cast their votes in 2024 elections

Over 2.14 million Filipino Americans cast their votes across the United States during the recently concluded elections, according to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA).

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New EU-PH project aims to boost Filipino seafarers' training, welfare

The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have vowed to improve Filipino seafarers' training, education and working conditions through a technical assistance project.

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Miss International 2024 Live Updates

The Miss International 2024 coronation night will be held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, Nov. 12 (Philippine time). Binibining Pilipinas Angelica Lopez is vying for the country's seventh crown in the Miss International 2024 pageant.

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EDITORIAL: Who's afraid of Trump 2.0?

The Philippines is no stranger to a Trump presidency, but more than familiarity, it needs caution and discernment in dealing with the loose cannon that Trump is perceived to be. Manila cannot afford to put blind faith in the promises of diplomats and officials—it must fortify alliances that can outlast the whims of any one leader, be it an American or a Filipino.

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