Economy
Clark eyes unified tourism push after record year
The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is calling for a unified tourism strategy across Metro Clark following a banner 2025 that saw visitor arrivals hit 32.6 million and generate P43.47 billion in receipts.
Rebisco eyes PEZA areas for expansion push
Snack manufacturer Rebisco Group of Food Companies is evaluating a potential shift of part of its expansion pipeline into economic zones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), following an exploratory meeting aimed at aligning growth plans with national industrial priorities.
AG&P eyes Albay ecozone in expansion push
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is stepping up efforts to draw manufacturing investments in traditional hubs, pitching a proposed ecozone in Albay as a potential expansion site for Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co.
BOP stands as $2.6B deficit in March; reserves dip but remain strong buffer
The Philippines recorded a $2.6 billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in March 2026, pushing the total shortfall for the first quarter to $5.3 billion, signaling that more money flowed out of the country than came in during the period.
ASEAN pushes stronger financial health safeguards amid digital risks
Senior officials from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) central banks, together with development partners and private sector leaders, convened on April 9, 2026, in a high-level virtual roundtable to urgently address financial health across the region.
