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Economic Brief - May 2026
While inflation and surging bond yields strain the Philippine economy, emerging industrial corridors and international economic pacts in digital infrastructure and critical minerals provide critical strategic growth channels for Philippine enterprises.
First Quarter Economic Growth at 2.8 Percent, High Prices and Increased Unemployment Heighten Economic Risks
The Philippine economy grew by only 2.8% in Q1 2026, alongside rising inflation and unemployment, raising concerns over possible stagflation. Analysts warn that prolonged global volatility and supply chain disruptions may continue to pressure businesses and consumers.
Economic Brief - March 2026
Energy shocks caused by the Middle East conflict pushed Philippine inflation to 4.1 percent and interest rates to 4.5 percent. Reduced purchasing power, supply chain disruptions, and threatened overseas Filipino worker remittances compound these inflation risks, downgrading economic forecasts.
Updates on US/Israel-Iran Conflict: Local Policy Developments and Economic Implications
The US-Iran conflict is driving Philippine fuel prices higher, pushing inflation to a 13-month high. The government is implementing four-day work weeks and seeking tax cuts to stabilize costs. Further oil price hikes may prompt the central bank to raise interest rates to manage the economy.