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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.

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GSIS adopts 4-day on-site workweek to save energy

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will start a four-day on-site workweek on Monday, March 9, 2026 as part of the government’s efforts to conserve energy.

Japan envoy highlights maritime security cooperation at Makati Symposium

Japan Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya, on Friday attended a symposium on maritime security titled “Safeguarding the Maritime Domain for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific.” The event was co-hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies in Makati City.

GCash waives fees for Filipinos in Middle East

GCash will temporarily waive transaction fees for users in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to help overseas Filipinos manage finances amid ongoing developments in the region.

GSIS, JICA push improved valuation of government assets

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are advancing a project to improve how government assets are valued and insured, following their second Joint Coordinating Committee meeting on March 5.
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