Economy
Weak peso, broad gains across Philippine economy
Amid concern over the peso’s slide, exporters are reframing the narrative: depreciation is no longer a one-sided drag, but a broader source of gains.
BOI logs P4.8T investments, jobs surge
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved more than P4.8 trillion in investments and generated over 421,000 jobs during the first cycle of the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), with renewable energy projects dominating the pipeline.
Australia pushes Philippine growth in key sectors
Australia is stepping up its economic engagement with the Philippines, launching a new business mission on March 18 focused on high-impact industries poised to drive the next wave of bilateral growth.
PEZA woos Polish firms for maritime investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ramping up its European investment drive, courting Polish firms eyeing opportunities in maritime and industrial sectors within its economic zones.
Philippines weighs looser fuel rules
Facing volatile oil prices and rising energy security risks, the Philippine government is considering a temporary loosening of fuel standards to widen supply sources and ease costs.
