World Bank Slashes PH Economic Outlook Amid Oil Shock, Policy Uncertainty
The World Bank significantly downgraded its Philippine economic growth forecast to 3.7% for 2026, down from 5.3%, citing a global oil shock and domestic policy uncertainty. The slowdown is attributed to weakened household spending and business investment. The bank highlighted reducing electricity costs through renewable energy as a key growth driver.
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