Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday vowed stronger government support for the country’s banana sector, unveiling a package of interventions to fight the spread of Panama disease and restore competitiveness in global markets.
A majority of banks expect lending standards for both businesses and households to remain unchanged in the last quarter of 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt continued to decline, settling at P17.46 trillion as of end-September from its level at the end of August, reflecting ongoing fiscal discipline, a strategic borrowing strategy, and prudent liability management amid stable market conditions and solid investor confidence.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary board members Romeo L. Bernardo and Walter C. Wassmer led the Philippine delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings held from 13 to 18 October 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Renewable power developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has received the confirmation of qualification to carry the Philippine Green Equity Label from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.
The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).
The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.