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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.