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Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March
Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.
Finance, real estate drive PH FDI growth
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) flowing into the Philippines reached a net inflow of US$590 million in February 2026, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to US$1 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
PH targets production of 53 million liters of milk by end of 2026
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) said the Philippines aims to produce up to 53 million liters of milk by the end of 2026, with a milk sufficiency level target of 2.33 percent.
Philippines, Vietnam strengthen rice supply deal
The Philippines and Vietnam have strengthened their agricultural partnership by securing a major rice supply agreement during talks held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Cebu.
ASEAN pushes energy, food, citizen protection priorities
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted at the close of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit on Friday in Cebu the bloc’s new focus on energy security, food resilience, and protection of nationals amid ongoing global crises.
