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Zobel eyes 5% growth, rebound as risks ease

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corp., struck a cautiously optimistic tone on the Philippines’ economic outlook, projecting a rebound as near-term risks begin to ease and structural strengths remain intact.

IMF slashes Philippines 2026 growth outlook sharply

The Philippines faces a markedly weaker growth trajectory after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 expansion forecast to 4.1 percent, citing intensifying global shocks and a softer domestic backdrop.

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.

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ARTA revives Lina Law to speed up housing permits

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is set to launch new rules designed to cut bureaucratic delays in housing development, reviving long-dormant provisions of the three-decade-old Lina Law as the government seeks to accelerate affordable housing projects and reduce regulatory bottlenecks.

GAC expands dealership network with six new sites

GAC Philippines is widening its presence in the country with six new dealerships, underscoring its confidence in the Philippine automotive market even as competition intensifies among Chinese and other Asian vehicle brands.

Love, Bonito eyes wider Philippine growth vis partnerships

Singapore-based fashion retailer Love, Bonito is looking beyond simply opening more stores in the Philippines. The brand is also exploring collaborations with Filipino designers, signaling a strategy that blends retail expansion with deeper local engagement as it strengthens its foothold in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing consumer markets.

Alex Eala rules Washington with first WTA title

Washington now has a new queen, and she needed two days to claim her crown.

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