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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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IT-BPM growth slowed but shifted toward higher-value services, supporting margins while limiting near-term GDP upside.

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A narrower trade deficit supports near-term growth, but heavy reliance on semiconductor exports leaves the outlook exposed to global demand swings.

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Fiscal drag weighed on 2025 growth, but easing rates and catch-up spending could lift GDP in 2026.

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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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IT-BPM growth slowed but shifted toward higher-value services, supporting margins while limiting near-term GDP upside.

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A narrower trade deficit supports near-term growth, but heavy reliance on semiconductor exports leaves the outlook exposed to global demand swings.

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Fiscal drag weighed on 2025 growth, but easing rates and catch-up spending could lift GDP in 2026.

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