The Philippine economy grew slightly less than initially reported in the third quarter of 2025, after official data revisions shaved a tenth of a percentage point off headline growth.
The value of Philippine agricultural output rose to P1.77 trillion in 2025, up 2.6 percent from a year earlier—a solid showing that would have been stronger were it not for weather-related disruptions in the final quarter, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s anti-corruption blitz in flood-control and public-works agencies was meant to clean house. Instead, it is triggering political, economic, and social tremors that now overshadow its stated purpose. The irony is hard to ignore: a campaign launched to restore trust is increasingly viewed as deepening uncertainty.
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported, reflecting sustained domestic activity across sectors.
Treasury bill yields moved mostly lower at Monday’s auction, as investors braced for a raft of key economic reports that could influence future monetary policy direction.
The Jollibee Group has secured one of the world’s highest workplace recognitions, earning the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) with Distinction from Gallup for its outstanding employee engagement and people-first culture.
PLDT Inc. has assured customers that its services will remain stable and uninterrupted despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing its readiness to respond to potential global disruptions.
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has urged local government units to strengthen efforts against cigarette smuggling, saying the illegal trade costs the country billions of pesos each year.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is speeding up the rollout of water infrastructure in underserved provinces by simplifying its permitting process, Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna announced during the 2026 World Water Day event.