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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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Ayala Land HR awards spotlight people strategy

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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) emerged as the overall top-performing organization at the 5th HR Excellence Awards Philippines, taking home six Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze award, the highest tally among 64 participating organizations.

Keepers net income rises 7.2% in H1

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The Keepers Holdings Inc., the Lucio Co-led liquor distributor, posted a 7.2 percent increase in net income to P1.74 billion in the first half of 2026, as stronger sales of imported brandy and spirits helped offset a relatively modest rise in overall revenue.

Pamarawan turns nature into a flood defense

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On a small island in North Manila Bay, nature was recruited to fight rising water, and the experiment had been showing that flood protection did not always have to come wrapped in concrete.

Nestlé seeks evidence before higher sugar taxes

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Nestlé Philippines is urging the government to take a data-driven, consultative approach to any increase in the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, arguing that higher levies should be judged by whether they actually improve Filipinos’ health.

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