External debt surge narrows BSP policy space
The country's external debt climbed to US$146.74 billion as of end-March 2025, marking a 6.6 percent increase quarter-on-quarter and 14 percent rise year-on-year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
ADB decision on NSCR North loan expected by December
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seen to complete the assessment and approval of the financing package for the construction of the north section of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) around December, based on ground plans by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Alas Pilipinas falls to Vietnam in 2025 AVC Nations Cup finals
Alas Pilipinas' historic run at the 2025 AVC Women’s Nations Cup ended Saturday night with a silver medal after a 3-set sweep by host Vietnam in the gold medal match.
FPIP, locators join Brigada Eskwela in Tanauan
Volunteers from Lopez-led First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) joined the annual Brigada Eskwela pre-school opening activities of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Tanauan, Batangas, to show their support for the city hosting the world-class industrial park.
BOP swings into $3B deficit in Q1 amid trade woes
The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of US$3 billion in the first three months this year, a reversal from the US$238 million surplus posted during the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The deterioration underscores mounting external pressures on the economy, with significant implications for macroeconomic stability and international investor sentiment.
