Philippine manufacturing growth slows on rising costs
Philippine manufacturing lost momentum at the end of the first quarter, as rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions weighed on the sector, according to the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI report released April 1.
US flags graft, barriers at Philippine customs
Bribery, corruption, and persistent trade barriers at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have been flagged by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in its latest National Trade Estimate (NTE) report released March 31.
FCDU loans remain key support for foreign exchange
Foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans increased by 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching US$15.56 billion from US$15.13 billion in the previous quarter.
PH external liabilities drop in Q3 2025, signaling stronger financial position
The country's net external liabilities — the difference between what the country owes to foreign entities and what it owns abroad — fell by 9.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Bank lending picks up in February as credit flows support economy
Bank lending continued to expand in February, signaling steady credit activity that supports both business operations and household spending.
