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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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UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

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UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

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Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.

PEZA plans 24/7 Clark office to speed up exports processing

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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is exploring a 24-hour satellite office at the FedEx Philippines Gateway in Clark as it seeks to speed up export processing and reduce regulatory bottlenecks for time-sensitive shipments.

Policies, not promises, build economies

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In 1986, the Philippines stood at a historic crossroads. Fresh from the People Power Revolution, the country embraced a vibrant democratic morning with a distinct economic head start in Southeast Asia. Across the South China Sea, Vietnam was in dire straits—reeling from decades of war, international isolation, and hyperinflation. Yet that very year, Hanoi launched Doi Moi, an ambitious series of economic reforms meant to transition from a rigid command economy toward a more market-driven system.

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