The country's balance of payments (BOP) position, or what is left after Manila's foreign-currency expenses are deducted from its foreign currency earnings, posted a significant shift in December 2024, registering a deficit of USD1.5 billion, reversing the USD642 million surplus seen in the same month of 2023.
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has marked a pioneering achievement in the mining industry by completing a comprehensive carbon emissions inventory related to land use changes, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable practices.
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is nearing completion of its P330-million pipe replacement project in South Caloocan, which promises to significantly improve water pressure and reduce water wastage for over 55,000 customers in the area.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is allocating over P35 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year as part of its growth plan, with the company aiming to end 2025 with approximately 1,200 megawatts (MW) in operational projects.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about surpassing last year's rice production figures, with projections aiming for a new record in palay output this year.
Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.
Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.