Inside the Philippines: February 2026

Macro Movements: Slower GDP growth in 2025 shapes policy and currency outlook for 2026

Philippines posts 4.4% GDP growth in 2025, missing the government’s 5.5-6.5% target

BSP signals openness to further easing as growth slows


Capital Markets Watch: GoTyme, Wildflour scale up ahead of potential IPOs

GoTyme Bank targets IPO within 3-4 years as they prioritize scale

Wildflour Hospitality Group eyes IPO beyond 2026 as expansion accelerates nationwide


Deals Spotlight: Hotel101 gears up for US$300 million fundraising; Navegar currently raising US$250 million

Hotel101 Global plans US$300 million fundraising for their global expansion

Navegar targets US$250 million raise for recent fund with IFC as an anchor investor


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