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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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PCCI honors two Filipino innovations at 2026 Alfredo M. Yao Innovation Awards

Two home‑grown Filipino breakthroughs focused on healthcare access and sustainable sanitation have been recognized at this year’s Alfredo M. Yao (AMY) Innovation Awards, held at the Manila Hotel during the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo. Organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the annual awards highlight socially relevant inventions from student and professional innovators that can drive national economic development.

LRMC opens 24‑hour park‑and‑ride at LRT‑1 Dr. Santos Station to boost rail commuter shift

The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1, has launched a round‑the‑clock parking facility at Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City, a key commuter incentive designed to encourage motorists to switch from private cars to public rail transport.

BPI Wealth launches corporate PERA to expand workplace retirement savings for Filipinos

BPI Wealth, the wealth management division of Bank of the Philippine Islands, has rolled out the BPI Corporate Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA, a workplace‑based retirement benefit introduced during the “Building Better Futures 2026: Retirement in the Age of Longevity, A New Leadership Imperative” event as part of the firm’s Wealth Wellness Month.

PSE buys DBP stake in PDS, moves closer to unified capital market structure

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. has entered an agreement with state‑run Development Bank of the Philippines to acquire the latter’s shareholding in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp.
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