Inside the Philippines: September 2025

Macro Movements: Moody’s forecast and BSP updates signal steady growth and easing monetary policy in 2025

Moody’s Ratings projects PH will reach lower-end of its year-end GDP growth target

BSP cuts rates for third straight meeting amid easing inflation


Investor Watch: AstraZeneca commits P7b to PH health innovation hub

Global pharma giant AstraZeneca to launch PH’s first pharma innovation hub


Deals Spotlight: MPIC expands in F&B; SMFL buys 30% stake in RCBC leasing arm; Aramco re-enters PH fuel sector

Saudi oil giant, Aramco, re-enters Philippine market through Unioil deal

MPIC boosts agribusiness with Eight8Ate stake

SMFL acquires 30% stake in Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)’s leasing arm


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