ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2026

Overview

Who We Are

2026 is the year the Philippines crosses line to Upper Middle Income Country (UMIC) status. This critical milestone signals to the world that the country is poised to transcend itself into a new era of global competitiveness and prosperity.

Hear what is ahead for the nation that is defying its own odds to become one of the world’s great business destinations.

Economic Outlook 2026 is a must-attend event for senior decision-makers, investors, and public sector leaders to get themselves prepared for the economic transformation that is underway.

Speakers

Meet The Visionaries

Andy Santos

Director of Product & Innovation

DITO Business

Chito Bauzon

VP, Head of Stakeholder Management and Marketing

Maybank Philippines

Michael Toledo

Chairman & President

Chamber of Mines of the Philippines

Adel Tamano

Chief Commercial Officer

DITO Telecommunity

Ralph Recto

Executive Secretary

Republic of the Philippines

Alex Cabrera

Chairman Emeritus

PwC Philippines

Azril Rosli

Senior Economist

Maybank Investment Banking Group

Dindo Manhit

CEO and Founder

The Stratbase Group

Edson Guido

Chief Data Analytics

TV5

Calixto Chikiamco

President and Co-Founder

Foundation for Economic Freedom

Ronilo Balbieran

Economist

University of Asia and the Pacific

Patrick Dennis Solosa

OIC-President and CEO

Maybank Philippines

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Presented by Robinsons Land, The Asia CEO Awards is the Philippines' largest business awards event and Southeast Asia's biggest of its kind. It promotes the country as a top global business hub and is a must-attend for regional leaders.

Sponsors & Partners:

Award Sponsors: Airspeed, Figari, IBPAP, iCXeed, KMC Solutions, KonsultaMD, Maybank, Microsourcing, Sante International, Sprout Solutions, White & Case.
Official Partners: PwC (Knowledge), Marriott Manila (Venue), PSG Global Solutions (Cocktail).
Technology & Media Partners: DOOH, Globaltronics, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, THEPHILBIZNEWS.

Recognizing outstanding leaders and teams, the prestigious awards are judged by top executives. Winners are chosen on merit, not fees—a true mark of excellence. Set for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, this premier gala, organized by Asia CEO Events, showcases the Philippines' rise as a global business powerhouse.