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Philippines keeps strong dollar buffer despite risks

The Philippines maintained a strong external financial buffer as gross international reserves (GIR) settled at USD104.1 billion as of end-April 2026, giving the country ample protection against global market volatility, rising import costs and external debt pressures.

T-bill yields rise as inflation pressure builds

Average rates on Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns, adjusting to expectations of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas amid rising inflation pressures.

T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns

Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.

War relief steps may dent banks’ earnings outlook

Relief measures for Philippine borrowers hit by the ongoing Middle East conflict may steady credit conditions but are likely to trim banks’ profitability, according to an April 16 report by S&P Global Ratings.

Philippines pushes inclusive, resilient ASEAN finance agenda

As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.

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Petron’s Bataan terminal expansion set for public scoping

The DENR-EMB will hold a public scoping on June 17, 2026, for Petron’s proposed expansion of its fuel terminal in Limay, Bataan.

Power restoration underway; agri damage still reported after Sarangani quake

Efforts to restore power and assess the impact on farming continue following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani and nearby areas on Monday, according to the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Agriculture (DA).

New Manila International Airport’s first runway ready by 2028

San Miguel Corp. on Tuesday confirmed that the first runway of the New Manila International Airport in Bulakan, Bulacan will be operational no later than the second quarter of 2028, even as other parts of the project face adjusted timelines.

RACE program revival could boost ICE vehicles

The government is weighing a revival of incentives for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle manufacturers under the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, signaling a more technology-neutral approach to supporting the Philippine automotive sector.

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