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FDI inflows drop sharply in February, reflecting weaker foreign investor appetite
Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines reached USD529 million in February 2025, a 61.9 percent decline from USD1.4 billion a year earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Only 6% of PH firms ready for modern cyber threats — Cisco
Only 6 percent of organizations in the Philippines have achieved the “mature” level of cybersecurity readiness necessary to effectively counter modern threats, according to Cisco’s newly released 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.
Philippine visitor arrivals dip slightly in early 2025
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines experienced a modest decline in the first four months of 2025, totaling 2.10 million visitors compared to 2.12 million during the same period last year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
Credit, liquidity growth cools as BSP holds line on stability
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday reported a deceleration in bank lending and liquidity growth in March, underscoring the central bank's careful approach to maintaining price and financial stability amid evolving economic conditions.
Philippine economy expands 5.4% in 1Q amid global uncertainty
The Philippine economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority—a modest yet steady performance amid ongoing global uncertainty.
