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BOP stands as deficit of $225 million in November
he Philippines recorded a $225 million balance of payments (BOP) deficit in November 2025, bringing the year-to-date shortfall to US$4.8 billion, according to official data.
BSP surveys show mixed but policy-relevant signals of wary consumers but upbeat business sector
Filipino as consumers turned more cautious in the fourth quarter of 2025 while businesses became more optimistic, underscoring a mixed economic outlook that remains important for macroeconomic policy, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
MPTC offers free toll during Christmas and New Year
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) announced that motorists may pass through its toll expressways for free during selected hours over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
PEZA smashes record, eyes historic finish in 2025
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has surged past a key metric, approving P237.1 billion in investments as of December 12—already beating the full-year 2024 total of P214.18 billion by nearly 11 percent and putting its P250 billion 2025 target squarely within reach.
DA steps up market checks ahead of Christmas
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has tightened the monitoring of wet markets as demand for food rises ahead of Christmas, aiming to keep prices stable and protect consumers.
