Economy
BOP stands as $2.6B deficit in March; reserves dip but remain strong buffer
The Philippines recorded a $2.6 billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in March 2026, pushing the total shortfall for the first quarter to $5.3 billion, signaling that more money flowed out of the country than came in during the period.
ASEAN pushes stronger financial health safeguards amid digital risks
Senior officials from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) central banks, together with development partners and private sector leaders, convened on April 9, 2026, in a high-level virtual roundtable to urgently address financial health across the region.
PH, US target New Clark economic zone
The Philippines and the US are targeting a groundbreaking within the year for a planned 4,000-acre Economic Security Zone in the industrial district of New Clark City, according to Joshua Bingcang of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
Peso stalls, stocks drift amid global uncertainty
The Philippine peso edged weaker last week, pausing after two consecutive weeks of gains as the dollar-peso pair settled into a narrow trading band.
Flexible funding push as risks mount globally
Flexible financing, capital mobilization, and stronger international support are urgently needed to safeguard growth as geopolitical tensions and climate shocks strain developing economies such as the Philippines.
