Industry Monitor: 2026-03-09

March 09, 2026

An overview of significant news and developments from March 02 to March 09, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.

Must See Stories

T-bill, bond rates may rise on BSP’s policy rate hike signals

BusinessWorld, March 9, 2026
Aaron Michael C. Sy

Rates on Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) may rise this week as markets reassess the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy outlook following signals that the central bank could tighten monetary policy if global oil prices surge further.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2026/03/09/734854/t-bill-bond-rates-may-rise-on-bsps-policy-rate-hike-signals/

Gross borrowings rise to PHP 2.65 trillion in 2025

BusinessWorld, March 9, 2026
Justine Irish D. Tabile

The National Government’s NG) gross borrowings rose by 3.48% to P2.65 trillion in 2025 as domestic debt went up amid increased issuances of securities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/03/09/734914/gross-borrowings-rise-to-p2-65-trillion-in-2025/

Mideast war poses credit risks to PHL

BusinessWorld, March 9, 2026
Katherine K. Chan

The Philippines faces credit risks as the widening conflict in the Middle East, especially if prolonged, could strain the country’s oil imports, overseas Filipinos’ remittances, and the peso, Fitch Ratings said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/03/09/734915/mideast-war-poses-credit-risks-to-phl/

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