Foreign currency reserves hit record US$112.7 billion in February
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to a record $112.7 billion as of end-February 2026, according to preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing the country with a strong buffer against external economic shocks.
Philippine CEOs temper optimism with risks
Philippine chief executives are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, balancing expectations of growth with persistent cost pressures and an uncertain global outlook, according to the latest CEO survey from Ernst & Young (EY).
Palawan’s P99 fire cover scales protection
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
PEZA approvals grow as investments dip
Investment approvals from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose in volume during the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor interest in economic zones even as the overall value of commitments declined year on year.
MRT-3 tightens cleaning protocols after cockroach sighting in train
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered stronger, disinfection, and pest control measures across the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) after a passenger reported seeing a cockroach inside a train car on social media.
