Economy
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.
Gov’t secures funds, calms carmakers’ nerves
The government has moved to steady investor confidence in the automotive sector, assuring participants in the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program that long-promised incentives will be honored despite last year’s budget setback.
Likhang Filipino return to global spotlight
The reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls marks more than the revival of a physical space—it signals a renewed push to position Filipino craftsmanship and design at the center of the country’s export narrative.
Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.
