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Trust-based reforms reverse revenue slowdown, lift BIR collections past ₱3.1 trillion
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) closed 2025 with a strong year-end recovery that pushed full-year collections beyond ₱3 trillion, reversing a mid-year slowdown and reinforcing confidence in its shift toward a trust-based tax system.
APECO building Northern Aurora tourism corridor
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway.
Bank lending and money supply continue to grow in November
Bank lending continued to expand in November, reflecting steady access to credit for businesses and households and supporting overall economic activity.
Powell pushes back to protect Fed independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday delivered an unusually direct rebuke of the administration of President Donald Trump, accusing it of trying to intimidate the independent central bank in an effort to force him from office.
Foreign capital finds firm Philippine foothold
Foreign direct investments into the Philippines picked up pace in October 2025, posting net inflows of USD642 million and lifting year-to-date totals to USD6.2 billion, signaling sustained investor interest despite a mixed global backdrop.
