Philippine economy slows further in Q3 as investment falters
The Philippine economy lost further momentum in the third quarter as higher consumer prices, declining agricultural output, and weak investment weighed on domestic activity, leaving services as the principal source of growth.
PHINMA education growth cushions losses in other businesses
Growth in its education business helped PHINMA Corp. offset losses in construction materials and property development, allowing the conglomerate to post net income attributable to its parent company of P306.19 million in the first nine months of 2026.
EVIS, RACE incentives face delays as Bataan courts VinFast
The government’s two major automotive manufacturing incentive programs are facing implementation delays, with the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) now expected to begin accepting applications in January 2027, while funding and regulatory requirements continue to hold back a parallel industry support scheme.
Philippine exports seen surpassing $100B despite trade risks
Philippine merchandise exports are on track to breach USD100 billion in 2026, buoyed by electronics and semiconductor shipments, although a weakening peso and unpredictable US trade policies threaten to complicate the industry’s growth prospects.
GDP, inflation cloud Philippine stocks and peso outlook
Philippine stocks and the peso face another testing week as investors weigh the third-quarter economic growth figures against stubborn inflation, with both developments likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate hike before year-end.
