Economy
Global Aerospace lands in Cavite Technopark, PEZA
The Philippines’ aerospace goal received a fresh boost after Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. formally registered as an Ecozone Export Enterprise at Cavite Technopark, signaling stronger investor confidence in the country’s push to become a regional manufacturing hub.
OF remittances hit record high in 2025
Cash sent home by overseas Filipinos reached a new record in 2025, providing a steady lift to the Philippine economy and to millions of households that depend on support from family members abroad.
SSS reserve fund surpasses P1T
The war chest Social Security System, the Philippine state-run pension fund for private sector workers, has crossed a historic line. SSS posted reserve fund in excess P1 trillion for the first time in its history.
BCDA eyes P10B revenue, prioritizes jobs, reinvestment
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting P10 billion in revenues in 2026, pivoting from headline income growth to a sharper focus on jobs, investments, and long-term asset value, its top executive said.
Half of Filipinos Still Stream Illicitly
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is pressing for swift passage of the proposed Online Site Blocking Act after reporting that online piracy in the Philippines remains stubbornly high, with half of Filipino consumers accessing pirated content in 2025.
