#TheDailyDish | The country’s economy slowed in 2025, partly due to the impacts of the flood control scandal. Paolo Barcelon is from Mactan, Cebu with the details. | Bilyonaryo News Channel

RICAFORT: PH GDP SLOWS AS STATE SPENDING PULLS BACK, INVESTORS HIT PAUSE RCBC Chief Economist Michael Ricafort says the latest GDP data points to a softer Philippine economy, weighed down by subdued government spending particularly on infrastructure. He notes this comes as a result of tighter scrutiny following the flood control scandal. Ricafort adds the markets are now watching for clearer improvements in governance and follow-through from the country's economic team. More on this in the full