Macroeconomic Prospects of the Philippines in 2025–2026 and Election-Year Spending | Dr. JP Rivera

Описание: How did the Philippine economy shape up heading into 2026—and what role did election-year spending actually play?

In this recorded presentation from a public webinar held on January 15, 2026, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Senior Research Fellow, Dr. John Paolo R. Rivera, discusses two recent studies examining the country’s macroeconomic outlook and the short-term economic effects of election-related spending.

The presentation features findings from:

“Macroeconomic Prospects of the Philippines in 2025–2026: Restoring Confidence amid Glocal Transitions”, which reviews economic performance in 2024–2025 and presents projections for 2026, covering growth, inflation, employment, and fiscal, external, and financial conditions amid a shifting global environment.

“Election-Year Stimuli and Economic Performance: Evidence from a Macroeconometric Model of the Philippines”, which analyzes how election-related spending affects the economy, showing short-term, demand-driven expansions that tend to fade after election periods.

Presented by John Paolo R. Rivera, Senior Research Fellow at PIDS, the studies highlight persistent vulnerabilities—such as inflation volatility, exchange rate pressures, and fiscal constraints—and emphasize the importance of credible governance, fiscal transparency, and sound macroeconomic management in supporting long-term stability.

📄 Read the full studies:
https://bit.ly/pidsdp2025-36
https://bit.ly/pidsdp2025-60

Full recording: https://bit.ly/pidsevent260115

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