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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.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

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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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NQX Philippines named Top Employer Brand for third year in series 

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NQX Philippines has been recognized as one of the country’s Best Employer Brands for 2026, marking its third consecutive win of the award. Endorsed by CHRO Asia, the honor acknowledges the firm’s strong human resources practices and people-focused workplace culture.

EastWest Horizons Club offers cash rebates for new members 

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GSIS urges Cordillera LGUs to boost public asset protection for disaster resilience

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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has called on local government units (LGUs) across the Cordillera Administrative Region to strengthen protection of public assets, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for a more resilient, disaster-ready and accountable government.

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