Economy
Gov’t shelves fare hike as calamity-hit regions oppose
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday ruled out the jeepney fare hikes, warning that higher fares could push up consumer prices over the next two years.
Foreign reserves climb to US$111.1B in November
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $111.1 billion at end-November 2025, up from $109.7 billion in October. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show the reserves can cover 7.4 months of imports, far above the standard three-month safety benchmark, signaling strong economic resilience.
Resilience endures, but reforms still calls
The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
Powering tomorrow’s ecozones, one grid at a time
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distribution company, is positioning itself at the center of the Philippines’ next wave of industrial growth after sealing a strategic pact with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Slower November inflation bolsters case for BSP rate cut
Inflation cooled to 1.5 percent in November, its slowest pace in three months, as rice and corn prices stayed down and cost pressures across several key consumer items eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported Friday.
