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Middle East tensions, El Niño cloud Philippine growth outlook

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

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.

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Manila Water’s diversified supply network ensures 24/7 service amid challenges

Manila Water continues to deliver steady round-the-clock water service to its customers, supported by three major water systems: the Angat-La Mesa Water System, the Laguna Lake Water System, and the Antipolo Water System.

Philippine Manufacturing Week spotlights smart factory technologies, partnerships

Manufacturing technologies took center stage at Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026, as thousands of industry leaders, suppliers and engineers gathered at the World Trade Center Metro Manila to explore innovations expected to reshape the country's industrial future.

MicroSourcing, Beepo deepen Clark push with 400 jobs

MicroSourcing and Beepo are doubling down on Clark, opening a new service delivery center that will create up to 400 jobs as outsourcing firms increasingly expand beyond Metro Manila in search of talent, resilience and room to grow.

Jollibee Group Foundation’s farmer-led agri-tech initiative wins top CSR recognition

The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has been conferred the Outstanding CSR Project in Enterprise Development award at the 2026 League of Corporate Foundations CSR Guild Awards for its Agri-Tech Facilitators (ATF) Program, an initiative centered on the principle that agricultural innovation delivers lasting impact when driven by farmers themselves.

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