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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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PeraSure launches digital lending platform for gig, informal workers

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The Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC-registered Sulit Lending Corporation has officially launched its digital lending app PeraSure, offering easier credit access to millions of Filipino workers without regular payslips.

DOTr asks Congress to restore P12.8-B LRT-2 budget for new trains

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging lawmakers to reinstate the P12.8-billion allocation meant to buy new train sets for Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2, after the fund was dropped from the 2027 budget proposal submitted to Congress.

Philippine-led ASEAN–World Bank talks target private investment, infrastructure 

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The Philippines has opened a new channel for regional cooperation on infrastructure financing, private investment and job creation after convening the first dialogue between Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finance ministers and World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Banga.

BIR warns e-invoicing providers against excessive fees

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has cautioned electronic invoicing service providers against charging excessive fees as businesses prepare for the government’s mandatory electronic invoicing system, with compliance due by December 31, 2026.

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