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Philippine Economy Unexpectedly Slows, Pressuring Marcos
Monday, November 9, 2026
The Philippine economy grew at a slower pace in the most recent quarter than analysts expected, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of deceleration. The slowdown was driven by reduced agricultural output, while high energy costs and El Niño weather patterns persisted as headwinds. The Philippines Central Bank has not yet released the specific growth figure for the quarter.
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