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  1. BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr.’s optimism that growth and economic activity would most likely rebound early next year is based on his expectation that government and public infrastructure spending will eventually ramp up after experiencing major delays. A core pillar of his outlook is the assumption that high inflation will eventually moderate, helping restore purchasing power and economic activity. The BSP raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

    Remolona pushes GDP recovery to Q1 2027

    Citing expected recovery in Philippine economic activity as a key consideration in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision Thursday last week to deliver a…

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  6. THE government continues to bring more affordable medicines and health services to Filipinos, especially underserved communities, as discussed at the 11th meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. Attended by PSAC lead convener, Aboitiz Group CEO Sabin Aboitiz, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. promoted the expansion of YAKAP clinics and GAMOT (Guaranteed Accessible Medications for outpatient Treatment) providers in underserved areas, the acceleration of digital services, and the improvement of processes to make medicines available to the public faster. The number of registered beneficiaries of YAKAP has reached 22.42 million, while 1.28 million have been provided with free medicines under GAMOT. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration approved 6,971 Certificate of Product Registration applications from January to September 2026, a 49 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Through these measures, the government aims to reduce medical costs and accelerate access for more Filipinos to necessary medicines and health services.

    GCash IPO hype meets profit test

    GCash operator Mynt faces its first major earnings test after its historic stock market debut, as analysts weigh profit risks against projected revenue growth…

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  8. Economist bets on 2027 rebound

    Economist bets on 2027 rebound

    Describing the current slowdown as cyclical rather than structural, Balbieran argued that the economy’s long-term foundations remain intact; he pointed to…

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  13. (FROM left) DHL Philippines managing director Nigel Lockett, DHL Express Asia Pacific CEO Ken Lee and DHL Group head of GoTrade Sarah Meinert during a media briefing on cross-border trade and support for Philippine MSMEs.

    DHL SEES STRONGER INTRA-ASIA TRADE FOR PHL

    Businesses are increasingly prioritizing diversification and resilience as geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains. The Philippines is among 22…

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  14. Heavenly banquet

    Heavenly banquet

    Scripture readings offer us a standing invitation to the everlasting joy of the Heavenly Banquet and a loving warning to stay ready always by constantly…

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  15. A MAJOR reason for the drastic slowing down of Philippine economic growth is the disruption in shipping sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the war in the Middle East. Virtually all of the Philippines’ crude oil supply comes from the Middle East, transported by vessels sailing through the Strait now blockaded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

    AMRO hands Phl steepest growth downgrades

    AMRO has cut its Philippine GDP growth forecasts to 3.3 percent for 2026 and 4.6 percent for 2027, the steepest downward revisions among ASEAN+3 economies,…

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  16. Cebu tourist arrivals surge past 1-M mark

    Cebu tourist arrivals surge past 1-M mark

    Cebu recorded 1.08 million tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2026, up 12.8% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic and foreign tourism growth.

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  18. THE Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, currently the longest bridge in the Philippines, connecting Cebu City and Cordova.

    Cebu growth slows sharply

    Cebu’s economy grew in 2025 but at a slower pace, with Cebu Province expanding 2.7 percent and Cebu City 5.8 percent as the latest PSA-7 data showed mixed…

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