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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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SEC unifies foundation rules to ease compliance, boost oversight

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is bringing all existing rules for foundations together into one complete set of guidelines, designed to make compliance simpler and strengthen supervision across the sector. Issued as a draft memorandum circular, this omnibus framework addresses longstanding challenges where requirements were scattered across separate laws, orders, and agency issuances, making them hard to track and follow. The new unified set will serve as one up-to-date reference covering everything from organization setup to regular reporting and ongoing compliance, including all necessary forms, templates, instructions, and procedures.

NFA adds Tarlac palay storage to aid farmers, boost supply

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The National Food Authority (NFA) is leasing extra warehouse space in Victoria, Tarlac to buy more palay directly from local farmers and strengthen the government’s rice supply program.

Century Properties simplifies housing business via PHirst merger

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Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) is consolidating its first-home housing business under its listed parent company after securing regulatory approval to absorb PHirst Park Homes Inc., a move aimed at simplifying operations and tightening capital allocation.

Gov’t building ₱430 million FMRs in Mimaropa

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The Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways have partnered to build 29 farm-to-market roads across Mimaropa worth P430 million, marking a major step to cut costs and boost earnings for thousands of rural families.

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