Weak Peso and High Costs Pressure Philippine Firms

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The Philippines faces softer consumer demand as high prices, costly imports and a weak peso weigh on margins across retail, logistics and property. Despite pressures, expansion continues and AI adoption advances slowly. Teresita Sy‑Coson, Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corp., joins Haslinda Amin to discuss the outlook. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 17, 2026.
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