Economy
IPO: P29.2B fake goods nabbed in Jan-Nov
Philippine authorities have seized an estimated P29.2 billion worth of counterfeit goods from January to November this year, underscoring the scale of the country’s ongoing battle against fake products, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
External debt edges up in 3Q but remains manageable – BSP
The country’s foreign debt rose slightly in the third quarter of 2025, but levels remained manageable and supportive of overall economic stability, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show.
Crackdown accelerates as counterfeits crowd clicks
The Philippines is tightening the screws on sellers of fake automotive parts, as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) sign a new memorandum of understanding aimed at purging counterfeit auto products from major e-commerce platforms.
Trade gap pushes BOP to US$5.3-B deficit
The country posted a US$5.3-billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in the first nine months of 2025, equal to 1.5 percent of GDP, as tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties weighed on the external sector.
BOI approves P26.43B in new investments, eyes new jobs
The Board of Investments (BOI) has cleared P26.43 billion worth of fresh investments, giving the government’s industry roadmap a solid boost as it pushes for growth across services, manufacturing, housing, and clean energy.
