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

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

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

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

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.

Philippine GDP growth slows, services carry economy

The Philippine economy ended 2025 on a softer note, with gross domestic product growing 3.0 percent year on year in the fourth quarter, bringing full-year growth to 4.4 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figures point to an economy that is still expanding—but unevenly, with clear winners and laggards.

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MAP urges Senate to restore public trust

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on Monday called on senators to take decisive action to rebuild the credibility of the Senate as it prepares to convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.

NLEX Corp. 1Q 2026 net income up 8% on strong traffic, toll adjustments

NLEX Corp. recorded an 8 percent rise in net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P3.84 billion from P3.55 billion in the same period last year. This growth reflects strong business performance, supported by higher vehicle traffic, newly implemented toll rate adjustments, and efficient cost management.

Panhua starts $1B Philippine steel venture

Chinese steel giant Panhua Group is set to launch the first phase of its $1-billion integrated steel manufacturing project in the Philippines next month, marking one of the country’s biggest foreign industrial investments in recent years.

Inflation fears keep T-Bill rates elevated

Treasury bill yields ended mixed at Monday’s auction as persistent inflation risks, slowing growth concerns, and global market uncertainty continued to keep borrowing costs elevated.

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