Industry Monitor: 2026-04-06

April 06, 2026

An overview of significant news and developments from March 31 to April 6, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.

Must See Stories

Maharlika’s top exec says investment plans on track

BusinessWorld, April 6, 2026
Justine Irish D. Tabile

Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) said capital deployment will remain on track and focused on its core pillars even as global uncertainty remains high amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/04/06/740760/maharlikas-top-exec-says-investment-plans-on-track/

Poll: Inflation likely hit 20-month high in March

BusinessWorld, April 6, 2026
Katherine K. Chan

Sharp oil price increases driven by supply disruptions from the Middle East war, along with pricier rice, may have pushed Philippine inflation to its fastest pace in nearly two years, analysts said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/04/06/740762/poll-inflation-likely-hit-20-month-high-in-march/

Middle East war darkens outlook for Philippine economy — BMI

BusinessWorld, April 6, 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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