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 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.
The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to increase the target reverse repurchase (RRP) rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.75 percent.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has started a river cleanup project along the Butuanon River in Mandaue City, Cebu, as part of its Better Rivers PH program. This initiative supports the government’s Oplan Kontra Baha to address flooding issues.
Digital financial service provider Maya has become part of the THINKaMuna Pilipinas Council, joining efforts to combat financial scams and improve digital knowledge among Filipinos.
The US has become the Philippines' largest source of foreign tourists as international arrivals continued to climb toward the three-million mark, providing fresh momentum for an industry increasingly being positioned as a driver of investment and economic growth.