Economy posts $373-million balance of payments deficit in January
The Philippines recorded a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $373 million in January 2026, reflecting a shortfall in the country’s transactions with the rest of the world at the start of the year.
PHILJEC pushes deeper Japan ties
Leaders from the Philippines and Japan called for broader and more ambitious collaboration as the 42nd Joint Meeting of the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee convened in Taguig City on February 19.
Filipinos chase Dubai property gains
Filipino investors are turning to Dubai real estate as they ramp up global diversification strategies, signaling a shift in how affluent and middle-market buyers...
Megaworld to spend P10B on four new malls
Megaworld Corp. will invest about P10 billion to build four new malls nationwide, adding more than 150,000 square meters of gross floor area to its retail portfolio. Construction is set to begin through next year as part of its target to grow total gross leasable area (GLA) to 1 million square meters by 2030. The company currently has over 500,000 square meters of retail space.
Eastern Communications shifts to geothermal power with First Gen
Eastern Communications Philippines, Inc. has signed a power supply agreement with First Gen Corporation to run its headquarters and technical operations centers on renewable energy.
