The integration of the National ID system with financial and public service platforms is gaining momentum, promising faster transactions, tighter security, and broader financial inclusion across the Philippines.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the country’s first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a find that could extend Malampaya’s life and steady electricity supply.
Construction activity in the Philippines continued to weaken in November 2025, with approved building permits pointing to a sustained slowdown as developers adopt a more cautious stance.
Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.
Phile Mining Corp. said operations at its Padcal Mine were disrupted following a structural failure at the mill plant over the weekend, dealing a setback to daily production at one of the country’s longest-running mining operations.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday that it will receive eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft through 2027 as part of its fleet expansion and efforts to support the country’s tourism industry.
Government incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program could finally begin flowing this year, with funding initially sourced from declared savings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
A US-based clean energy company is weighing a major hydrogen-powered investment inside the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO), highlighting growing investor confidence in clean technologies and Aurora’s long-term energy prospects.