The country's gross international reserves (GIR) rose to US$105.9 billion in August 2025, reflecting stronger global gold prices and higher investment income, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Renewable energy pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corporation announced Friday that it successfully secured five renewable energy projects under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) 4th Green Energy Auction, with winning bids across all three major Philippine island regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the Philippine Pavilion offers more than just visual storytelling — it serves up a flavorful immersion into Filipino culture through Hain, a contemporary take-out concept by renowned Filipino restaurant Via Mare.
Bank lending by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued to grow in July, albeit at a slightly slower pace, with year-on-year expansion at 11.8 percent, down from 12.1 percent in June, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Meralco’s consolidated energy sales rose 0.8 percent to 41,054 GWh in the first nine months of 2026, with new connections making up for softer overall demand.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.
Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.