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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.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

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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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Cheaper rice helps case for extending price cap, DA chief says

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Lower food prices, particularly rice, helped cool inflation in June, prompting Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to push for the extension of the government's price cap on imported rice while sustaining efforts to keep food supplies ample and markets stable.

Media relations remains the ultimate trust signal for brands

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In an era where a viral post can make headlines by breakfast and disappear by dinner, media relations remains one of the few assets that appreciates with time. Social media, influencer marketing, paid advertising, and artificial intelligence can amplify a message, but they cannot replace the credibility that comes from independent news coverage.

Filinvest Land turns over land for Bicutan transport hub

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Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has turned over a 6,000-square-meter property in Bicutan to the Department of Transportation, paving the way for the construction of the Bicutan Station, a key interchange that will link two of the country's biggest railway projects and reshape commuting across Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.

June inflation slows to 6.4%; rate hike risks linger

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Inflation eased for a second straight month in June, offering consumers and businesses some relief from elevated prices, but a pickup in underlying price pressures could keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on course for another interest rate increase.

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