Economy
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.
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.
DA unveils sweeping reforms to fix farming’s broken economics
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a sweeping reform agenda aimed at fixing what it calls the “broken economics” of Philippine agriculture, a push that Malacañang sees as central to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s lasting legacy before he leaves office in June 2028.
Government courts investors with ‘big, bold reforms’
Senior economic officials on Friday laid out the government’s big, bold reforms aimed at improving governance, restoring investor confidence, and driving sustainable growth during a high-level dialogue with business leaders in Bonifacio Global City.
