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Farm output value slips 0.3% in Q1 as rice weakens
Agriculture and fisheries output in the first quarter of 2026 edged lower from a year earlier, as declines in crops and fisheries offset solid gains in livestock and poultry, underscoring uneven recovery across the sector.
Inflation hits 3-year high on oil shocks, policy tightening eyed
Philippine inflation surged to a three-year high in April, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for further monetary tightening, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
T-bill yields rise as inflation pressure builds
Average rates on Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns, adjusting to expectations of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas amid rising inflation pressures.
ADB plans $70B investment on power, digital future
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ramping up investments in Asia and the Pacific with a USD70 billion push into energy and digital infrastructure through 2035, signaling a major shift toward regional connectivity as a driver of growth.
Banks likely to maintain lending standards in Q2 2026
Most banks in the Philippines plan to keep their lending standards unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, suggesting continued credit support for the economy despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.
