Foreign reserves climb to US$111.1B in November
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $111.1 billion at end-November 2025, up from $109.7 billion in October. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show the reserves can cover 7.4 months of imports, far above the standard three-month safety benchmark, signaling strong economic resilience.
Resilience endures, but reforms still calls
The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
Meralco to energize emerging greenfield ecozones
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to support the development of new “greenfield” ecozones, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa.
Coca-Cola PH taps PLDT for connectivity and data solutions
PLDT Enterprise, together with Smart Communications and VITRO Inc., has expanded its partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) to enhance the beverage company’s nationwide operations.
SMC resumes river cleanups in Bulacan to prevent flooding
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has restarted its river cleanup operations in Bulacan to prevent flooding, focusing on major waterways that drain into Manila Bay and surround the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) site.
