![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362794.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362795.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362796.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362797.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362798.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362799.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362800.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362801.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362802.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362803.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
![Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA](https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2024/06/20/362804.jpg)
Economists and government officials share their insights during The Manila Times midyear economic forum, “Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024. Speakers were Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Enunina 'Nina' Mangio, International Workplace Group Philippine Country Manager Lars Wittig, Investment banker and Times columnist Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada Sicat. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA