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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.

PSEi steady above 6,000 amid mixed signals

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Philippine equities held their footing above the 6,000 level as caution continued to dominate trading, with analysts balancing global headwinds against pockets of domestic resilience.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

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The Philippines has emerged as ASEAN’s top tourism economy, leading the region in tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product and ranking among the strongest job creators, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report.
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BPI to launch stablecoin settlement system for faster, cheaper cross-border payments

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has announced plans to introduce stablecoin settlement rails in partnership with global digital clearinghouse Meridian, aiming to modernize how funds enter the country with an initial focus on payroll support for informal economy workers such as freelancers and virtual assistants.

ADB backs LWUA’s P1.99-B projects for water districts

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The Asian Development Bank will support the Local Water Utilities Administration in carrying out a P1.99 billion development project covering 11 water districts across the country.

PH strengthens US tariff case with forced labor ban

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The Philippines has bolstered its position in the US' ongoing Section 301 tariff review by adopting stricter rules that prohibit the importation of goods produced through forced labor, a move aimed at strengthening supply chain integrity while protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair competition.

Updated farmland conversion policy expected next month

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The Department of Agriculture is set to release a refined set of rules governing farmland conversion within the coming weeks, a measure aimed at balancing national development with food security.

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