òòò½´«Ã½ Senior Research Fellow Dr. John Paolo Rivera was featured in Business Brief on Bilyonaryo News Channel on March 20, 2026, where he provided insights on the Philippines’ current economic conditions amid rising oil prices, peso depreciation, and global uncertainties.
During the interview, Rivera described the economy as being under “high pressure,” with inflation risks driven not only by exchange rate movements but also by external shocks such as geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices. He emphasized that while the country still has policy space to manage these risks, both households and firms are likely to face higher costs and adopt more cautious behavior in the near term.
Watch full interview here:
