Globe Telecom on Thursday opened the year with a strong message: internet service should be reliable, affordable, and easy to access — not just fast.

The Philippine auto industry is entering 2026 with guarded expectations as lingering aftershocks from a turbulent second half of 2025 weigh on recovery prospects.

The intelligence division of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented a minor reshuffle following corruption allegations involving one of its officers.

A private sector-led push to review the nearly two-decade-old Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is gaining momentum, as business leaders argue that evolving regional dynamics demand a refreshed approach to Philippine-Japan trade ties.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, signaling a shift toward supporting economic growth as inflation remains under control.

Proposed global tax reforms under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could bolster fiscal sustainability, but Philippine industry leaders are urging policymakers to tread carefully to avoid undercutting demand and competitiveness.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will create a “green lane” to speed up the completion of major infrastructure projects by prioritizing qualified and legitimate contractors.

The Philippines recorded a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $373 million in January 2026, reflecting a shortfall in the country’s transactions with the rest of the world at the start of the year.

Leaders from the Philippines and Japan called for broader and more ambitious collaboration as the 42nd Joint Meeting of the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee convened in Taguig City on February 19.