The country’s gross international reserves (GIR), an indicator of capacity to pay for trade and debt obligations, rose to $99.7 billion as of end-January 2023 from the end-December 2022 level of $96.1 billion.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is stepping up regulatory scrutiny of digital platforms operating in the Philippines, signaling potentially tighter compliance requirements for companies processing Filipinos’ personal data, particularly those serving children and young people.
Australia is launching a P2-billion economic program in the Philippines to attract investment, advance business reforms and strengthen fiscal management over the next five years.
Tuesday at the Asian Games handed Gilas Pilipinas women two very different basketball lessons. The 3x3 side found its footing, while the 5x5 squad was reminded that the climb remains a steep one.
The Department of Agriculture is advancing millet as a corn alternative for animal feed — drawing lessons from India — to stabilize supplies, cut production costs, and boost domestic carabao and dairy output.