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Zobel eyes 5% growth, rebound as risks ease

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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corp., struck a cautiously optimistic tone on the Philippines’ economic outlook, projecting a rebound as near-term risks begin to ease and structural strengths remain intact.

IMF slashes Philippines 2026 growth outlook sharply

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The Philippines faces a markedly weaker growth trajectory after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 expansion forecast to 4.1 percent, citing intensifying global shocks and a softer domestic backdrop.

Middle East tensions, El Niño cloud Philippine growth outlook

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Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the looming effects of El Niño are emerging as twin headwinds to Philippine growth, with remittances and inflation pressures forming a potentially volatile mix.

Economic Planning chief warns oil shock may worsen poverty, slow growth

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Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan cautioned lawmakers that a prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger a severe economic shock in the Philippines, with surging oil prices threatening to reverse gains in poverty reduction.

Rate-cut expectations pull T-bill yields down

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Treasury bill yields continued to ease at Monday’s auction as investors positioned for a possible shift toward monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) amid weakening economic momentum.
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BDO Life’s ‘Plan B’ wins big at 2026 Quill Awards

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BDO Life has clinched multiple Excellence Awards at the 2026 Quill Awards, the country’s top honor for business communication, earning recognition in Marketing, Advertising & Brand Communication and Audio/Visual categories. Its “Plan B” campaign broke through usual insurance talk, turning rarely discussed topics of financial security and protection into relatable, even lighthearted conversations for Filipinos. Instead of positioning insurance as an investment, the effort centered on its real value: being ready for whatever life brings.

PBCom formalizes Ong appointment as new president, CEO

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Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has formalized the appointment of John Cary L. Ong as its new president and chief executive officer, completing a leadership reshuffle that also saw Hans Brinker M. Sicat leave the board and Patricia May T. Siy step down as CEO.

Philippine factories shift to ‘retrenchment mode’ as demand weakens

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Philippine manufacturers shifted into “retrenchment mode” in September, cutting jobs, purchases and inventories as weak demand, high oil prices and international competition pushed the sector back into contraction, S&P Global Market Intelligence said.

PH Resorts permanently closes Donatela in Bohol

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PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has permanently closed Donatela Resort & Sanctuary in Panglao, Bohol, as part of a broader restructuring with parent Udenna Corp. aimed at addressing legacy obligations.

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