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    Foreign reserves reach US$110.9 billion in December 2025

    The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at US$110.9 billion at the end of December 2025, based on preliminary data.

    Auto parts makers sound alarm bells after budget veto

    Philippine auto parts manufacturers are warning that the veto of funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) could accelerate the decline of the country’s already fragile automotive manufacturing sector.

    SRA requires local purchase before allowing molasses imports

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has issued an order requiring buyers to first purchase locally produced molasses before they are allowed to import supplies.

    Lender’s earned wage access program hits P1.8 billion 

    Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI has released P1.81 billion under its Salary On-Demand and Sweldo On the Spot services as of end-2025.

    Power spot prices rise 10.1% in December

    Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose by 10.1 percent in December, driven mainly by higher power demand in the Visayas and Mindanao, data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) showed.

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    TE Connectivity boosts exposure on the Philippines

    TE Connectivity Manufacturing Philippines, Inc. is doubling down on the country, committing P4 billion to expand its Batangas operations and signal a long-term bet on the Philippines as a high-tech production and innovation hub.

    ING advances share buyback while deepening commercial ties in PH sustainable finance market

    Dutch financial services giant ING is continuing to advance its €1.1 billion share buyback program while at the same time deepening its commercial engagement in the Philippines, reflecting a balance between returning capital to shareholders and pursuing growth opportunities in key Asian markets. 

    Japanese lawmakers visit Manila, reaffirm security and economic ties

    A delegation of senior Japanese lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party visited the Philippines from January 6 to 7 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues.

    Preparing Philippine business and workers for the Age of AI

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and is already transforming how businesses in the Philippines operate. Across industries such as manufacturing, finance, marketing, and education, AI is enhancing efficiency, enabling smarter decision-making, and unlocking insights from data like never before.
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