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Philippines Economy Faces Headwinds from Energy Crisis and Political Turmoil

The Philippine economy faces significant challenges, including an energy crisis and political instability within the Senate. Observers warn that these factors, coupled with a recent corruption scandal, are hindering the nation's economic recovery. Despite a recent easing of inflation to 6.4%, economists like Deepali Bhargava from ING suggest that the central bank may not yet have sufficient evidence to declare victory over rising prices. AI

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Philippines Economy Faces Headwinds from Energy Crisis and Political Turmoil

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

    A potent cocktail of domestic and international political headwinds continues to weigh on the Philippines’ economic recovery, even as inflation eased in June. Economists point to turmoil in the Senate and a recent corruption scandal that rocked the nation as internal shackles hol…