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 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.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has expanded its network with the opening of a new branch at The Outlets at LIMA Estate in Lipa City, Batangas.
The government is moving to clear regulatory bottlenecks for a proposed 300-megawatt wind farm in Nueva Ecija, signaling a stronger push to turn policy support for renewable energy into projects that break ground rather than stall in paperwork.
NLEX Corp. has activated comprehensive rainy season measures to protect motorists, deliver timely traffic information, and sustain smooth expressway operations amid bad weather.
PLDT Inc. is stepping up its campaign against cable theft to maintain reliable connectivity and digital services for Filipino households and businesses.