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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.

PSEi steady above 6,000 amid mixed signals

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

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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Chiongbians buy out CVC Capital from FAST Logistics

The Chiongbian family is taking back the wheel at FAST Logistics Group, reclaiming full ownership of one of the Philippines’ largest logistics providers and delivering a strong vote of confidence in the country’s long-term supply chain and economic growth story.

Rice husk helps dress a smarter future 

Rice husks have long been treated as agriculture's equivalent...

DTI tightens online beauty market safeguards 

The government is stepping up efforts to police the booming online beauty market, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) forging a new partnership with the cosmetics industry to crack down on non-compliant sellers and strengthen consumer protection in e-commerce.

AI vision takes shape in New Clark City

New Clark City is rapidly emerging as the Philippines’ boldest bet in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, with the Marcos administration positioning the fast-rising metropolis as a centerpiece of the Luzon Economic Corridor and the country’s next wave of industrial growth.

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