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The Philippine economy could regain some momentum in the second half, but the strength of the recovery will depend heavily on a revival in infrastructure spending, easing price pressures and a pickup in household demand.

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The Philippines must fix infrastructure, governance gaps, advisers say.

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Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food prices eased despite ongoing energy-related pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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The sudden eruption of conflict in the Middle East has once again reminded the world how fragile economic stability can be.

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Political tensions rise as VP Duterte declares 2028 bid amid impeachment proceedings.

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As the Philippines posts its weakest non-pandemic quarterly GDP performance since 2009, I’m reminded of a pointed question I was recently asked by a frustrated business leader: “Why are we stuck?”

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Higher reserves reduce external tail risks and help contain peso volatility, supporting rate-sensitive sectors and FX-exposed corporates.

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Record debt levels heighten focus on asset sales and fiscal execution to stabilize leverage and support growth-sensitive sectors.

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Agricultural trade deficit narrowed on temporary factors, offering near-term support but lacking clear structural sustainability.

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Faster government spending and contractor payments could lift capex momentum and reduce downside risks to near-term growth.

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The Philippines must fix infrastructure, governance gaps, advisers say.

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Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food prices eased despite ongoing energy-related pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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The sudden eruption of conflict in the Middle East has once again reminded the world how fragile economic stability can be.

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Political tensions rise as VP Duterte declares 2028 bid amid impeachment proceedings.

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As the Philippines posts its weakest non-pandemic quarterly GDP performance since 2009, I’m reminded of a pointed question I was recently asked by a frustrated business leader: “Why are we stuck?”

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Higher reserves reduce external tail risks and help contain peso volatility, supporting rate-sensitive sectors and FX-exposed corporates.

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Record debt levels heighten focus on asset sales and fiscal execution to stabilize leverage and support growth-sensitive sectors.

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Agricultural trade deficit narrowed on temporary factors, offering near-term support but lacking clear structural sustainability.

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Faster government spending and contractor payments could lift capex momentum and reduce downside risks to near-term growth.

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