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CAMPI eyes 2025 industry sales to breach 500,000 vehicles
The Philippine automotive industry is closing 2025 with cautious optimism, as vehicle sales are widely expected to breach the long-elusive 500,000-unit mark and sustain growth into 2026.
External debt edges up in 3Q but remains manageable – BSP
The country’s foreign debt rose slightly in the third quarter of 2025, but levels remained manageable and supportive of overall economic stability, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show.
Trade gap pushes BOP to US$5.3-B deficit
The country posted a US$5.3-billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in the first nine months of 2025, equal to 1.5 percent of GDP, as tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties weighed on the external sector.
BOI approves P26.43B in new investments, eyes new jobs
The Board of Investments (BOI) has cleared P26.43 billion worth of fresh investments, giving the government’s industry roadmap a solid boost as it pushes for growth across services, manufacturing, housing, and clean energy.
BSP cuts key rate to 4.5%, signals end of easing cycle
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today decided to lower its key interest rate, the target reverse repurchase (RRP) rate, by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent.
