Gold, as an asset, isn’t considered a favorable investment by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as it typically leads to a negative carry due to custodial costs and price volatility.
Foreign direct investments (FDI) flowed inward on a net basis in December 2024, totaling USD110 million, representing a stark 85.2 percent decline from USD743 million from a year earlier. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) traced the drop primarily to increased debt repayments by resident corporations to foreign investors, which caused a shift in FDI composition.
The country's gross international reserves (GIR), an indicator of capacity to pay for trade and maturing debt, saw a significant rise in February, reaching USD106.7 billion, up from USD103.3 billion in January, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday reported a significant increase in the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) for February 2025, reflecting robust external liquidity and enhanced financial stability. Preliminary data shows that the GIR, an indicator of capacity to pay for external obligations, grew to USD106.7 billion by the end of February 2025, up from USD103.3 billion in January 2025, marking a notable month-on-month increase of USD3.4 billion.
Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the clean energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., has been voted Independent Power Producer of the Year at the Enlit Asia Power & Energy Awards 2026.
The Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team put up a gallant stand before dropping a tight contest in straight sets, 16–25, 25–27, 22–25, to South Korea in their opening match of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reports initial damage from the ongoing El Niño has reached P6.87 billion, hitting crops and livelihoods across the country and raising concerns over food supply and consumer prices.