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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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Most International Airlines at NAIA Now Linked to BI Pre-Arrival System

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Thirty-four international airlines operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have successfully connected to the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Advance Passenger Information System, according to New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). This setup lets carriers send passenger details to immigration authorities before flights arrive or depart, bringing the country’s main airport closer to faster and more secure border checks.

PAL launches Freedom Seat Sale with up to 50% off

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The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has opened its Freedom Seat Sale, offering discounts on flights departing from the country. Booking runs from June 15 to 17, 2026, with travel starting in August 2026.

ICTSI bolsters Brazil Port with smart scanner 

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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is stepping up investments in Brazil’s logistics sector, with its subsidiary Tecon Suape deploying a new high-capacity container scanner designed to accelerate cargo movement, strengthen security, and enhance the competitiveness of one of northeastern Brazil’s key trade gateways.

BIR files case vs. Alice Guo over ₱1B tax deficiency; five criminal tax cases total ₱1.46B

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a criminal case with the Department of Justice against Alice Leal Guo for alleged tax evasion and failure to file Annual Income Tax Returns for taxable years 2019 to 2023, involving an estimated income tax deficiency of more than P1.008 billion, inclusive of surcharges and interest. 

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