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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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FAST expands fleet as delivery demand accelerates

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FAST Logistics Group is adding more horsepower to its nationwide network, rolling out 45 new delivery vehicles as businesses demand quicker deliveries and supply chains stretch deeper into the regions.

First-quarter property price expansion broad-based; market momentum recovers

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Residential property prices posted broad-based quarterly growth in the first quarter of 2026, with both the National Capital Region (NCR) and Areas Outside NCR (AONCR) contributing to the overall increase.

Program launched to improve maternal and infant health in Batangas

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Maternal and infant mortality remain key public health issues in the Philippines. According to data, the national maternal mortality rate stands at 84 per 100,000 live births, while Lipa City recorded the highest number of maternal and fetal deaths in the province in 2022.

Crackdown on bad cement gains industry backing

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The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.

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