Economy
Philippine exports extend rally as risks mount
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up support for exporters while keeping a close watch on global developments that could disrupt trade and logistics, as Philippine exports continue their growth streak.
Home price growth slows to near six-year low in 4Q 2025
Residential property prices in the Philippines continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, but at a slower pace, indicating a cooling housing market, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
APECO, InfiniVAN pact targets data center hub
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with InfiniVAN Inc. to accelerate digital infrastructure development, a move officials say could position the ecozone as a competitive destination for data center investments.
Philippines trade grows, deficit widens on imports surge
The Philippines’ external trade in goods rose 10.7 percent year on year to USD18.34 billion in February 2026, driven by solid export growth but a faster expansion in imports that widened the trade deficit.
Philexport pushes stronger reforms on MSME Magna Carta
Business groups are urging lawmakers to strengthen proposed amendments to the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), warning that persistently weak credit access shows decades of policy efforts have fallen short.
