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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to complete ten major infrastructure projects worth a combined P30.89 billion during the second half of 2026. Details shared by the firm include key undertakings such as the relocation of steel poles along the Hermosa-Duhat 230 kilovolt transmission line, the Nabas-Caticlan-Boracay transmission line, and the Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3.
The opening of Parklinks Mall in 2027 is set to accelerate the next phase of growth for Parklinks, the 35-hectare mixed-use estate jointly developed by Ayala Land Inc. and Eton Properties that spans Pasig and Quezon City.
Local motorists should brace for a hefty increase in fuel prices this week, with diesel prices projected to surge by as much as P10.50 per liter and gasoline by up to P4 per liter. Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas confirmed that these steep upward adjustments reflect a full five-day trading period in the global market, alongside foreign exchange averages, rising cargo premiums, and local industry recovery efforts. While gasoline is expected to climb between P3.50 and P4 per liter, diesel will see a minimum hike of P10 per liter. No price outlook was provided for kerosene.