WIRE — By Jinho Choi and Choonsung Lim THE Philippine economy entered 2026 on weaker footing than many anticipated. Growth slowed for a third consecutive quarter to 2.8% in the first quarter, while inflation remained elevated at 6.4% in June, staying above the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas's (BSP) target for a fourth straight month. These developments make
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