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PESTLE Insights: The Philippines - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Summary

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 23.0% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2018, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (21.2%) and wholesale, retail and hotels (18.5%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 10.5%, 11.1%, and 10.9%, respectively, in 2019.

Four major regions of the Philippines generated around 68.2% of the country’s GDP and were home to 45.5% of the country’s population, according to the latest available data
Majority of inward FDI was towards manufacturing, and financial and insurance services in 2018

The overall PSEi index increased in value over the past year. As of October 15, 2019 PSEi index stood at 7840.31, compared to 6926.50 on October 15, 2018

Scope

- According to the World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index 2018, The Philippines was ranked 60th out of 160 nations, improving from 71st in 2016.

Reasons to buy

- Macroeconomic Outlook Report identifies the potentials of the country as an investment destination by analyzing the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE) structure.
- PESTLE Insights provides 360 degree view of the economy which can be used as a strategic tool to understand the market dynamics, business potentials and direction of operations
- Along with providing the country’s snapshot, the report captures the risk factors pertaining to the macroeconomic risks, political environment, legal environment, demographic and social structure effectiveness, technology & infrastructure and natural and geographic aspects that might impact business.
- This report also highlights key clusters/cities which contribute significantly to the country GDP and population along with major companies’ presence in these areas.