The Philippine economy is poised for a faster growth run in the next two years, cementing its place among Southeast Asia’s top performers, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released January 8.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will increase its monitoring of food prices in wet markets this year, especially in major cities, to help keep prices fair and stable, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said.
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of the Gokongwei Group, said that as of end-2025, the remaining balance from the proceeds of its block placement amounted to P562.1 million, to be utilized following disbursements made last year.
CIMB Bank Philippines and DragonFi Securities Inc. have launched DragonFi Save, the country’s first fully embedded digital savings account designed specifically for stock traders and built directly into the DragonFi app.