Economy
Trade gap pushes BOP to US$5.3-B deficit
The country posted a US$5.3-billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in the first nine months of 2025, equal to 1.5 percent of GDP, as tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties weighed on the external sector.
BOI approves P26.43B in new investments, eyes new jobs
The Board of Investments (BOI) has cleared P26.43 billion worth of fresh investments, giving the government’s industry roadmap a solid boost as it pushes for growth across services, manufacturing, housing, and clean energy.
TransUnion Study: Cautious wallets, steady nerves shape Filipino spending
Filipino households are stepping into 2026 with one foot on the gas and the other firmly on the brake. The TransUnion Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study shows a nation that’s financially upbeat — but not about to throw caution or pesos to the wind.
Households end 2025 on stable financial footing – study
Filipinos are closing 2025 with steady finances, balancing optimism with cautious spending, according to TransUnion’s Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study.
AI adoption, travel boost Asia-Pacific growth – corporate survey
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) forecasts steady growth for Asia Pacific in 2026, even as the global economy faces tariff shifts, rising AI investment, and changing consumer habits. Global GDP is expected to ease slightly to 3.1 percent, down from 3.2 percent in 2025.
