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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.

PSEi steady above 6,000 amid mixed signals

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.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

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.

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McDonald’s, Megawide expand partnership for early learning programs

As the new school year approaches, McDonald's Philippines, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines and Megawide Foundation have renewed their commitment to early childhood education with the reopening of the refurbished Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Mambog IV, Bacoor City.

Mixed fuel price adjustments expected this week – DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday the various fuel companies may implement varying price adjustments for the week starting June 29, 2026.

RENTAPASADA lowers entry barriers to ride-hailing drivers

As ride-hailing demand continues to expand across the Philippines, the biggest obstacle for many aspiring drivers remains the steep upfront cost of acquiring a vehicle. 

Tala unveils app to reward smarter borrowing habits

Digital lender Tala Philippines has introduced a new in-app feature that gives borrowers greater visibility into their credit journey, a move aimed at reducing financial uncertainty while encouraging responsible borrowing and long-term financial planning.

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