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PH external liabilities drop in Q3 2025, signaling stronger financial position

The country's net external liabilities — the difference between what the country owes to foreign entities and what it owns abroad — fell by 9.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Bank lending picks up in February as credit flows support economy

Bank lending continued to expand in February, signaling steady credit activity that supports both business operations and household spending.

Balance of payments seen under pressure this year and next

The country’s balance of payments (BOP) is expected to remain under pressure over the next two years due to a weaker global economy and ongoing structural challenges, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projections.

IPOPHL expands anti-counterfeit drive to online markets

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against counterfeit goods, broadening enforcement to digital platforms and local communities as it pursues a “zero counterfeit” goal.

PPP Push Seen Lifting Philippine PE Prospects

Initiatives to expand public-private partnerships (PPP) are set to strengthen the Philippines’ investment climate in 2026, creating a deeper pipeline of private equity (PE) opportunities, according to the Southeast Asia edition of Deloitte’s Private Equity 2026 Almanac.

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CAB approves higher fuel surcharges for passenger, cargo flights starting November 1

Air travelers and shippers will face higher transport costs next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel surcharge level for domestic and international flights amid climbing jet fuel prices.

Samal bridge revamp advances, promising faster travel, stronger trade

The proposed restructuring of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project has cleared a key government review, bringing the toll-free bridge closer to final approval as officials seek to improve mobility, commerce and access to essential services in the region.

Luzon Economic Corridor could reshape Philippine growth drivers

The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) could generate up to P2.9 trillion in economic activity during construction alone, potentially rivaling the contributions of remittances, tourism and IT-business process management (IT-BPM), according to property consultancy JLL Philippines.

Manila Water unit bolsters North Luzon El Niño preparedness to secure year‑round supply

Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) is rolling out proactive water security upgrades across Pangasinan and Isabela, two North Luzon provinces flagged by PAGASA as highly vulnerable to dry spells through late 2026, with drought risks extending into the first quarter of 2027.
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