Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.
Domestic liquidity grew by 7.6 percent year-on-year to P19.4 trillion in November, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), reflecting continued expansion in money supply even as growth eased from the previous month.
Foreign direct investments into the Philippines picked up pace in October 2025, posting net inflows of USD642 million and lifting year-to-date totals to USD6.2 billion, signaling sustained investor interest despite a mixed global backdrop.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is extending key regulatory incentives designed to encourage banks to expand lending for green and climate-resilient projects.
Treasury bill yields slipped across the board at Monday’s auction as expectations of another policy rate cut this year gathered steam, buoyed by benign inflation and a softening economic outlook.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $97.4 billion as of end-October 2026. This dip in foreign currency reserves was primarily driven by the central bank’s active foreign exchange interventions, downward adjustments in the value of gold assets amid shifting global prices, and the national government withdrawing funds from its central bank deposits to cover foreign debt service obligations alongside other international funding needs.
Motorcycle sales among the country’s four major manufacturers rebounded in the third quarter of 2026, rising 8.1 percent year-on-year to 524,860 units as stronger monthly volumes in August and September reversed the previous quarter’s contraction.
The Philippines will bring some of the world’s biggest business names, regional policymakers and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to Manila on November 11 for a summit focused on how Southeast Asia can protect economic resilience, accelerate digital transformation and ensure growth reaches smaller businesses and underserved communities.
The enduring friendship and diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines took center stage during the 82nd commemoration of the historic Battle of Surigao Strait, jointly organized by the City of Surigao and the Province of Dinagat Islands.