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.
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) announced on Friday a temporary toll rebate program to help ease the impact of rising fuel costs on the transportation sector.
The National Government opened 2026 with a fiscal jolt, posting a P165.4-billion budget surplus in January—more than double the P68.4 billion recorded a year earlier—as steady revenues met sharply lower spending.
Manila Water said it is strengthening water supply reliability for its East Zone customers by expanding alternative water sources, reducing its dependence on Angat Dam.
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced a ₱2.7 million fuel voucher program to help its active drivers cope with rising fuel prices and operating costs.