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  1. Tensions in the region are affecting market sentiment, with activity being reported from the capital city of the Philippines.
  2. Following the Middle East crisis, international agencies are assessing country ratings, introducing economic uncertainties for the Philippines.

Philippines warns of economic downturn amid rating cuts and public works freeze

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian warned of an economic downturn in the Philippines, citing rising living costs and slowing growth. Gross domestic product growth fell to 2.3% in the second quarter, a sharp decline from 5.4% a year earlier. This slowdown prompted major rating agencies and multilateral lenders to reduce their full-year forecasts to below 3.5%. A key factor is a 32% collapse in public works construction during the second quarter.

From philstar.com

Why it matters

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The economic strain is driven by spending freezes and project delays resulting from corruption investigations into public flood control programs. These disruptions have drained approximately P2.75 trillion from the national economy since mid-2025. The halt in regional civil works has stalled planned commercial buildouts and frozen land development momentum.

Following the Middle East crisis, international agencies are assessing country ratings, introducing economic uncertainties for the Philippines.

From philstar.com

Who's involved

  • Sherwin GatchalianSenate President who issued warnings about the economic downturn.
  • PhilippinesThe nation experiencing the slowdown and rating cuts.
  • Middle EastThe geopolitical region whose tensions are affecting market sentiment.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PhilippinesSpeculative

    Property developers in the Philippines might face reduced sales demand as land development momentum freezes.

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