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IMF slashes Philippines 2026 growth outlook sharply

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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BDO raises ₱132 billion from record oversubscribed ASEAN Sustainability Bond

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BDO Unibank has successfully raised ₱132 billion through its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bond issuance in pesos, drawing demand more than 26 times the initial offer size of ₱5 billion. Strong interest from both retail and institutional investors was so robust that the offer period was closed early on July 10, 2026.

PCC finds four competition hurdles in vegetable trade 

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The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has identified four structural weaknesses in the highland vegetable industry that continue to squeeze farmers' incomes and prevent lower production costs from translating into cheaper prices for consumers.

DOE studies lower system loss charges ahead of EPIRA reforms

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring ways to reduce the system loss rates charged to electricity consumers while Congress deliberates amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), offering a near-term option to help ease power bills before broader legislative reforms take effect.

Marcos reopens Metro Manila for new PEZA IT hubs

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reopened Metro Manila to new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered information technology parks and centers, easing a seven-year investment restriction while keeping the broader ban on other types of economic zones in the capital.

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