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.
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 administrative order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to reopen Metro Manila to new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered IT parks and centers is expected to unlock about 1.2 million square meters of future office space, easing a growing shortage of PEZA-accredited facilities in the capital's key business districts.
As San Beda University celebrates its 125th founding anniversary, it is partnering with PLDT Enterprise to upgrade digital systems across its campuses in Mendiola, Taytay, and Alabang.
Cities that have fully digitized business permitting are collecting significantly more local business taxes than those still relying on paper-based processes, adding fresh evidence that digital government can directly strengthen local economies.
The Government Service Insurance System has released over ₱27.29 billion in loans to more than 463,600 active government employees under its Ginhawa Go program, supporting efforts to give Filipinos easier access to affordable financing.