BusinessWorld Forecast 2026: Seizing New Growth Opportunities Amid Disruptions
Schedule
Tue Nov 25 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Grand Hyatt Manila | Taguig, MM
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The Philippine economy enters 2026 with cautious optimism as the government pursues reforms to boost long-term growth amid global and domestic risks. The country targets 6–7% annual GDP growth through 2028, but forecasts are more modest: IMF at 5.9%, World Bank at 5.4%, and ADB at 5.8%, all downgraded from earlier projections.Weaker global demand, policy uncertainty, and pandemic-era debt continue to weigh on growth. Rising interest payments limit fiscal space, while emerging markets like the Philippines struggle to attract investment and create jobs.
Still, officials remain focused on reforms to strengthen competitiveness—expanding manufacturing, improving exports, advancing digital adoption, and investing in education, food security, and infrastructure. A growing working-age population until 2035 offers potential, but only if job creation and productivity gains are realized.
The broader challenge lies in turning policies into tangible results.
With the nation’s narrative still unfolding, Forecast 2026 seeks to shed light on what the Philippines has to brace for from the global landscape, sift through the country’s prospects in the midst of headwinds, and identify priorities and strategies to thrive amid clouded outlooks.
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Grand Hyatt Manila, The Peak, Iris Tower, 1634 Taguig City, Philippines, TaguigEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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