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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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Rubio heads to Manila for crucial ASEAN diplomacy

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Manila from July 19 to 23 for a series of high-level ASEAN meetings, placing the Philippines at the center of regional diplomacy as Washington seeks to reinforce its economic and security engagement in the Indo-Pacific.

Philippine IPO revival hinges on reforms, blockbuster listings

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The Philippine initial public offering (IPO) market remained on the sidelines in the first half of 2026, but upcoming regulatory reforms and a pipeline of marquee listings could set the stage for a long-awaited rebound in the country's capital markets.

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Philippine saba solidify export presence in New Zealand with second shipment

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A second commercial shipment of fresh Philippine saba bananas has arrived in Auckland, further strengthening the country’s position in the New Zealand market and showing growing international demand for this locally popular fruit.

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