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Foreign direct investment drops to $4.1 billion in first seven months of 2026
Foreign direct investment inflows to the Philippines experienced a visible slowdown from January to July 2026, dropping to a net total of $4.1 billion compared to the levels recorded during the same period last year.
Marcos orders rice imports, farmer aid as super El Niño looms
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered early rice imports and livelihood assistance for farmers as the Philippines prepares for a “super El Niño” that could disrupt agricultural production, water supplies and electricity generation through March 2027.
Philippines eyes $875.64-million ADB loan for Mindanao road upgrade
The Philippines is turning to the Asian Development Bank for a proposed $875.64-million loan to fund the second phase of the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Project, focused on boosting road connectivity across the region.
DA sees slower farm output as El Niño risk rises
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects farm output to slow in the second half of the year as the Southwest Monsoon and a possible strong El Niño threaten production.
Foreign chambers say Philippine reforms lag investment needs
Foreign business groups are urging the Philippine government to speed up economic reforms, warning that slow implementation of existing laws could weaken the country’s competitiveness and limit investment opportunities.
