Can Tourism Revive The Philippines’ Troubled Equity Market?

Ronalyn Joyce Lalimo, Research Analyst, Maybank Securities Philippines

29-Sep-25 09:15

Can Tourism Revive The Philippines’ Troubled Equity Market?

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Philippine tourism revenues hit a record high in 2024 on the backdrop of the country's equities being one of Asia’s worst performers this year, weighed down by weak catalysts, US tariff worries, and local protests. Ronalyn Joyce Lalimo, an analyst at Maybank Securities Philippines shares her insights on if tourism can revive investor confidence.

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Categories: markets, economy, government

Tags: philippines tourism, world tourism day, equity, tourism, asean,

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