The Philippines has announced an ambitious five-year plan to capitalise on strong economic results. 

Governments and banks alike need to embed fighting climate change into their operations, writes the governor of the central bank of the Philippines. 

Weak credit growth and rising non-performing loans among concerns, as authorities struggle to get virus under control.

Central bank governor Benjamin Diokno outlines measures taken in response to Covid-19.

The Philippines is on the cusp of positive change, and policy reform will help the country to reach its full potential and fight poverty.

The Philippines is seeking overseas investment, but its young population is giving local lenders plenty of opportunities for expansion.

While the Philipines enjoys a growing economy and stable finances, we do not underestimate the tough challenges of poverty, demographic change, technological advances and geopolitical risks. These can only be countered by looking outside the traditional solutions, says Nestor A Espenilla, Jr, the governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Over the past few decades, the Philippines has enjoyed stellar economic growth but its poverty rates have remained unacceptably high. Its newly appointed finance secretary explains how his tax reforms will bring an end to this situation.

The Philippines has grown to have some of the strongest economic fundamentals in south-east Asia, thanks in no small part to the economic policies rolled out by finance secretary Cesar Purisima over the past six years. He talks to Stefania Palma.