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PH as net debtor vs net investor status widens in 1Q 2025

The country's net external liabilities increased by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, reaching ₱3.7 trillion from ₱3.5 trillion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) under the balance sheet approach (BSA).

Ballet Manila brings back ‘Florante at Laura’ for 30th anniversary

Florante at Laura, a cutting-edge ballet version of this still relevant and timely story about love, heroism, and patriotism, returns for a second run at the Aliw Theater stage on October 3 to 5, 2025 with live orchestral music performed by the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY).

RLC allots P7.66B from share sale for redevelopment, property acquisition

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the real estate arm of the Gokongwei Group, announced that it will use the P7.66 billion in net proceeds from the sale of shares of RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR) to fund several ongoing and proposed property projects across the Philippines.

REIT push targets OFWs in Europe

A private sector initiative led by the Systembrand Group is driving efforts to increase overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) participation in the Philippine capital market, with a focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs). 

DPWH embraces blockchain for transparent infrastructure governance

The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to introduce the Integrity Chain, a blockchain-based platform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in national infrastructure projects.

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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
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