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Zobel eyes 5% growth, rebound as risks ease

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

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

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

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

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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Aboitiz InfraCapital to pour P4.53B into Bohol-Panglao airport upgrade under PPP

Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation (ABAC) will invest P4.53 billion to modernize and expand the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) under a 30-year public-private partnership (PPP) concession agreement, aimed at boosting capacity and supporting the province’s fast-growing tourism sector.

Globe pushes unified policy on underground conduits to cut power thiefs, service disruptions

Globe Telecom is supporting national and local government efforts to create a single, unified policy for underground conduit infrastructure, aiming to curb rampant fiber cable theft that frequently disrupts internet and mobile services across the country.

GoodSam Medical Center first Nueva Ecija hospital to switch to renewable energy

GoodSam Medical Center, part of Mount Grace Hospitals Inc. (MGHI), has become Nueva Ecija’s first medical facility to run on renewable energy, via a supply deal with First Gen Group.

AmCham Philippines CSI Awards highlight sustainable business impact

Corporate social responsibility is moving beyond the occasional donation drive, with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) using its 2026 Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards to spotlight programs that deliver measurable, sustainable benefits to communities.

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