Economy

The government is considering a higher tax incentive ceiling for socialized and economic housing, a move seen as a bid to keep affordable homebuilding viable as construction costs continue to climb.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up scrutiny of last-mile delivery practices as complaints mount over parcels being prematurely tagged as “delivered” or “returned to sender,” leaving online shoppers empty-handed and out of pocket.

The country’s agricultural trade showed signs of stabilization in November 2025 as a sharp rebound in exports and a decline in imports helped narrow the trade deficit from October levels, even as the gap remained wider than in the same month last year.

The Philippines is setting a clear tone for its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), positioning unity, continuity, and people-centered growth at the heart of its regional agenda.

The U.S. labor market delivered mixed signals in December, improving by one measure while underscoring a broader slowdown.