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.
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.
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.
Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan returned to his hometown of Apalit, Pampanga to personally distribute relief packs to families displaced by severe flooding caused by days of heavy Habagat rains.
Millions of Filipinos suffer persistent heartburn and regurgitation that disrupts meals and sleep—problems that often continue despite daily medication, a condition called Refractory GERD.
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is growing its beverage range with the expanded Lipton Soda line—a sparkling tea that blends the well-known taste of Lipton iced tea with the light fizz of soda for a fun, refreshing experience.
PLDT Home has expanded its fiber network to Camotes Island, delivering reliable broadband to communities across San Francisco, Poro and Tudela. Known as the “Lost Horizon of the South,” the island is a popular tourist spot famed for its beaches and natural scenery.