Foreign currency reserves dip to $99.5 billion in September
The country’s gross international reserves dipped to $99.5 billion at the end of September 2026, down from the previous month’s balance, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Philippine firms face AI security gaps despite strong cyber defenses
Philippine organizations are struggling to secure artificial intelligence (AI) agents and coordinate cyber defense operations, even as they demonstrate stronger-than-average cybersecurity readiness, according to Cisco’s latest report.
DA unveils ₱61.99-B El Niño response plan; Malacañang directs targeted aid, market price watch
The Department of Agriculture has laid out a ₱61.99-billion consolidated action plan to shield food output and rural livelihoods from El Niño, even as ₱371 million in needed interventions—including cloud seeding and sugarcane pest control—still lacks funding.
DPWH prioritized funding to complete long-delayed infrastructure projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking to overhaul infrastructure budgeting by ensuring that ongoing projects receive funding until completion, a move aimed at curbing years-long delays and preventing unfinished public works from being stranded by shifting government priorities.
Japan marks 72nd Self-Defense Forces Day in Manila, highlights bilateral defense cooperation
The 72nd Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Reception was held at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Manila, bringing together key officials to celebrate the occasion and reinforce growing defense and security ties between Japan and the Philippines.
