Dr. Alvin Ang, PhD

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Dr. Ang is an Economics professor at Ateneo de Manila and Director of ACERD. He earned his Economics degree from UST, a Public Policy master’s from NUS (Singapore Government Scholar), and a PhD in Applied Economics from Osaka University (Japanese Government Scholar, 2006). He studies how economies work—and how to make them work better—focusing on labor, development, competition, privatization, and public finance.

The Days Ahead

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Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

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Holcim expands road safety campaign before school reopening

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Holcim Philippines has expanded its nationwide road safety campaign ahead of the opening of classes, reinforcing efforts to reduce traffic accidents by educating drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and communities about one of the most overlooked hazards on the road: vehicle blind spots.

Retailers see modest growth amid rising costs, online rivals

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Philippine retailers are bracing for another challenging year, with industry growth expected to remain in the single digits as higher operating costs, cautious consumers, and intensifying competition from online sellers continue to squeeze margins, according to the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).

Maynilad pushes permit overhaul to speed water projects

Trade & Investments 0
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is backing government efforts to overhaul the permitting process for water infrastructure projects, saying faster approvals would accelerate investments, reduce service disruptions, and improve the delivery of water services to millions of consumers.

Nickel Asia 1H 2026 net income surges 93% to P4.06B

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Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) reported a 93 percent rise in first-half 2026 attributable net income to P4.06 billion, up from P2.10 billion in the same period last year, it disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday.
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