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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.

PSEi steady above 6,000 amid mixed signals

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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

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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.
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Another round of steep fuel price hikes expected this week

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Local fuel retailer Jetti Petroleum has warned that another significant increase in pump prices for gasoline and diesel is set to take place this week.

SEC adopts updated financial reporting standards

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally adopted the latest set of financial reporting pronouncements to ensure the country’s reporting framework keeps pace with changing global accounting standards and growing demands for sustainability-related disclosures.

SEC pushes sukuk as new funding option, unveils rules to grow Islamic finance

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to raise awareness of sukuk as an alternative way for businesses and projects to raise funds, as it works to develop the country’s Islamic finance sector and encourage more Shari’ah-compliant investment products.

SB19 turns global fame into Philippine tourism draw

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There was a time when travel brochures did the heavy lifting. Today, a viral music video, a sold-out concert and an army of devoted fans can inspire plane tickets faster than any postcard ever could.

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