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.
Energy firm ACEN Corp. has agreed to purchase additional shares worth P1 billion in its subsidiary Buendia Christiana Holdings Corp. (BCHC), as disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
As the Philippines pushes deeper into the digital economy, fintech firm eTap is betting that the future of financial inclusion will not be purely digital.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is strengthening its footprint in Europe after its Croatian subsidiary secured a new direct shipping link connecting the Adriatic region with key Asian trade hubs.
Global payments platform leader Mastercard and CrescentRating have launched the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026, highlighting how technology, digital transparency and regional connectivity are transforming the Muslim travel sector.