Economy
DTI extends trustmark voluntary phase deadline
Online sellers received a boost after the Department of Trade and Industry announced it will defer mandatory registration under the Philippine Trustmark program, extending the voluntary phase until December 31, 2026, from the earlier 2025 deadline.
DM Wenceslao tower gains PEZA status
DM Wenceslao & Associates Inc.’s 8912 Asean Avenue has secured a major regulatory boost after the government declared the property a Philippine Economic Zone Authority–registered Information Technology Center, strengthening Aseana City’s appeal to global IT and business process management locators.
US consultants zero in on APECO
A Washington, D.C.–based consulting firm is setting its sights on the Philippines’ eastern seaboard, with potential seaport development in Aurora now on its radar.
BOP stands as deficit of $225 million in November
he Philippines recorded a $225 million balance of payments (BOP) deficit in November 2025, bringing the year-to-date shortfall to US$4.8 billion, according to official data.
BSP surveys show mixed but policy-relevant signals of wary consumers but upbeat business sector
Filipino as consumers turned more cautious in the fourth quarter of 2025 while businesses became more optimistic, underscoring a mixed economic outlook that remains important for macroeconomic policy, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
