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.
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.
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.
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.
The Philippine economy ended 2025 on a softer note, with gross domestic product growing 3.0 percent year on year in the fourth quarter, bringing full-year growth to 4.4 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figures point to an economy that is still expanding—but unevenly, with clear winners and laggards.
Paraguay is seeking closer economic ties with the Philippines, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), as the South American nation positions itself as a gateway to a regional market of roughly 300 million people, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.
A new large-scale coconut processing facility by Thailand-based Thai World Group is set to bolster the Philippines’ role as a major global supplier of value-added coconut products, while generating employment and investment in Northern Mindanao.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently reviewing petitions for modest price increases on canned sardines as manufacturers face rising fuel and logistics costs, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Monday.