Australia is stepping up its economic engagement with the Philippines, launching a new business mission on March 18 focused on high-impact industries poised to drive the next wave of bilateral growth.

Australian Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite visited the Philippines on Wednesday to lead a business mission aimed at boosting trade and investment between Australia and Southeast Asia.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is closely watching the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as it prepares for its monetary policy meeting on April 23, 2026.

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday announced the installation of three transformers at the Calangatan Switching Station in Oriental Mindoro to improve electricity service on the island.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended the planned fare increases for public utility vehicles (PUVs) following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as global oil prices continue to rise due to tensions in the Middle East.

Luzon communities preparing for the annual Flores de Mayo festival now have a chance to receive support from Lalamove through its new initiative, Flores de LALA. The program highlights the effort behind the celebrations, from planning and decorations to organizing processions and church activities.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) says it could prove challenging for fintech firm Maya Philippines Inc. to list first in the United States before going public locally. PSE president and CEO Ramon S. Monzon warned that Maya could become an “orphan” stock—ignored by major U.S. investors and analysts—after a U.S. listing.

Rockwell Land Corporation has returned to the debt market with a P10 billion bond issuance—its first since 2013—drawing strong demand and signaling renewed investor confidence in the premium developer.

A leading economist is calling for a flat 5 percent tariff on corn imports, saying the move could temper food inflation and expand access to affordable protein as global risks mount.