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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.

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.
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128-MW Tanay wind project starts delivering power to Luzon grid

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Alternergy Holdings Corp. announced Thursday that its 128-megawatt wind facility in Tanay, Rizal, has generated electricity for the first time and fed it into the Luzon grid. The project is the first wind farm from the Department of Energy’s second Green Energy Auction to begin supplying power.

DENR convenes forum to boost forestry investments and partnerships

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources gathered over 200 representatives from government, finance groups, civil society, diplomatic bodies, and community forestry organizations in an investment forum held Thursday. The event aims to grow inclusive investments and strengthen cooperation for sustainable forest management.

PEMC, PERPI team up to improve electricity market operations

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The Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) have signed a three-year agreement to work together on studies aimed at making the country’s electricity market run better. The deal establishes a formal partnership for research, policy guidance and information sharing.

BPI calls for unified action vs cyber threats at 2026 CyberProtect conference

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Amid more complex and linked online risks, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has urged all sectors to work together to boost defenses against digital fraud. The call was made during its CyberProtect Conference held July 30 at Fairmont Makati with the theme “Defend as One: Building a United Front Towards Consumer Protection.”

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