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Zobel eyes 5% growth, rebound as risks ease

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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.

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.
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St. Luke’s earns dual global recognition in World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027

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St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Quezon City and Global City campuses are both named in Newsweek/Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027. Quezon City tops the Philippines in Nephrology, a specialty newly added to the global ranking.

Manila Water delivers emergency water to flood-hit Pangasinan under state of calamity

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Amid a State of Calamity in Pangasinan from widespread flooding, Manila Water’s Calasiao Water, North Luzon Water, and Manila Water Foundation acted fast to supply safe water to Calasiao, Malasiqui, and Sta. Barbara evacuees.

Meralco builds smarter, more resilient grid with modern power infrastructure

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Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, is ramping up investments in advanced technologies to boost network oversight while delivering safer, more reliable, and more efficient power service to its customers.

SM Investments: Long-term focus powers strong investment case amid rapid change 

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At the 24th MAP International CEO Conference, SM Investments President & CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio stressed long-term thinking beats short-term cycles amid shifts like AI and changing consumer demand. Drawing on 70 years in the Philippines, he highlighted the country’s enduring potential and fast-growing regional markets beyond Metro Manila as key opportunities. While tech aids trend analysis, he noted leadership judgment remains critical. SM’s self-sustaining retail, banking, and property units expand nationwide, generate their own growth, and deliver steady dividends—offering investors a resilient, disciplined model focused on future demand and customer focus.

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