Inside the Philippines: August 2025

Macro Movements: Philippine growth forecast nudged upwards; further rate cuts expected through 2025

IMF lifts 2026 PH growth outlook, maintains 2025 forecast amid external uncertainty

BSP signals up to two more rate cuts in 2025 amid easing inflation


Investment Landscape: $1 billion investment pledged by I Squared Capital; CMEPA Law fuels investment optimism

I Squared Capital commits additional $1 billion to Philippine infrastructure

CMEPA Law to boost Philippine financial market investments and liquidity


Deals Spotlight: Strategic stake sale by Aboitiz to BlackRock’s GIP; MPAV expands with Franklin Baker acquisition

Aboitiz finalizes 40% stake sale in Infra Arm to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

MPAV signs agreement for the acquisition of Franklin Baker Group of Companies


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