Economy
Venezuela Strike Sparks Oil Jitters, Philippine Markets
Global markets are bracing for turbulence after the US weekend strike in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and signals a temporary US administration of the country. Analysts warn the move could ripple across energy markets, with implications for the Philippine economy.
BOI pivots focus as 2025 targets falter
The Board of Investments (BOI) is recalibrating its strategy in 2026, moving from chasing renewable energy registrations to supporting project execution and targeting high-value sectors.
BOI falls short in 2025 despite record investment approvals
The Board of Investments (BOI) approved P1.56 trillion in investment pledges in 2025, surpassing the P1.5-trillion mark for the second consecutive year and posting the second-highest approvals in its 58-year history.
Philippines pitches Cebu as tourism comeback
Facing a dip in foreign visitor arrivals, the Philippines is rolling out a high-stakes tourism pitch by hosting the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) this month—using Cebu as both stage and symbol of a hoped-for rebound.
Startup hesitation shadows Philippines’ entrepreneurial pulse
The Philippines saw fewer Filipinos take the leap into solo entrepreneurship in 2025, as new business name registrations slid 15 percent to 879,304, down from 938,681 a year earlier.
