The Philippine economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority—a modest yet steady performance amid ongoing global uncertainty.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that the Philippine economy will grow at a robust pace of 6.0 percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026, driven by strengthened domestic demand and sustained public investment. This growth follows a 5.6 percent expansion in 2024.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has revised estimates for the country’s economic performance, covering both 2023 and 2024, with updates on quarterly and annual figures by industry and expenditure.
Emerging markets and developing economies like the Philippines were to collectively post output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) averaging 4 percent this year, but higher next year to 4.2 percent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The government has retained the projected local output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) at 7.6 percent in the third quarter of 2022, according to National Statistician Dennis Mapa.
The talkback session that followed Thursday’s special screening of “Quezon” sparked more than just thoughtful discussion—it set off a buzz. Intended to rally support for TBA Studios’ latest entry in its expanding Bayaniverse series, the event quickly became the talk of the town, lighting up social media and fanning fresh curiosity about the film.
Carlos Edriel Yulo, the Philippines’ most celebrated gymnast, once again proved his world-class mettle, claiming the bronze medal in the men’s floor exercise at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta.