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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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EastWest Bank prices rights offering at up to P11.05 per share to raise P9B for expansion and digital transformation

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East West Banking Corp., led by the Gotianun family, has set the price range for its stock rights offering at P10.80 to P11.05 per share, with a par value of P10 each. The bank targets to raise around P9 billion through the offer, which will be listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Eala pushes Jovic to the limit, but falls again

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Alex Eala finally pushed Iva Jovic to the limit, but the result was painfully familiar.

PAL expands FurPAL: small cats now allowed in-cabin on all domestic flights

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The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has updated its FurPAL program to let small cats travel alongside dogs inside the aircraft cabin on every domestic flight, giving Filipino pet owners more flexibility when planning trips.

Ride-hailing now essential for most Metro Manila commuters; inDrive sees 155% demand jump

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Ride-hailing has become a mainstay of daily travel in the capital region, with 74 percent of residents using these apps in the past three months—averaging three times weekly—according to data from mobility platform inDrive.

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