Industry Monitor: 2026-04-13

April 13, 2026

An overview of significant news and developments from April 7 to April 13, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.

Must See Stories

S&P cuts Philippines outlook to ‘stable’ on Middle East risks

BusinessWorld, April 10, 2026
Katherine K. Chan

S&P Global Ratings revised the Philippines’ credit outlook to “stable” from “positive,” citing risks to the country’s external and fiscal position from surging energy prices due to the Middle East conflict and a slowdown in infrastructure spending.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2026/04/10/741987/sp-cuts-phl-outlook-to-stable-on-middle-east-risks/?amp

NG gross borrowings jump over 40 percent in February

BusinessWorld, April 13, 2026
Justine Irish D. Tabile

The National Government’s (NG) gross borrowings grew by over 40 percent in February amid a surge in domestic borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/04/13/742264/ng-gross-borrowings-jump-over-40-in-feb/

IMF-World Bank meetings to kick off with the global economy under strain

BusinessWorld, April 13, 2026
Katherine K. Chan

The Philippine economy is likely to expand by 4.7% this year, amid sluggish government spending and oil supply disruptions arising from the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/04/06/740761/middle-east-war-darkens-outlook-for-philippine-economy-bmi/

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