National ID integration fuels digital finance growth
The integration of the National ID system with financial and public service platforms is gaining momentum, promising faster transactions, tighter security, and broader financial inclusion across the Philippines.
Fresh gas find re-energizes Philippine power sector
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the country’s first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a find that could extend Malampaya’s life and steady electricity supply.
Construction slump deepens amid flood control scandal
Construction activity in the Philippines continued to weaken in November 2025, with approved building permits pointing to a sustained slowdown as developers adopt a more cautious stance.
Grounded gains, gathering upside momentum
Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.
FPA bans online sale of fertilizers, pesticides
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.
