US consumer prices rose more than expected in October, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month, lifting yields and pressuring equities.
The Philippines remains hopeful of signing the master agreement for the proposed Pax Silica advanced manufacturing hub before yearend, with negotiations progressing and no major substantive issues threatening a deal, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines recorded a net inflow of $4.8 billion during the first eight months of 2026, dropping from the $5.9 billion registered in the same period last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday reported.
Yuchengco-led EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC) announced that its 22.5 megawatt / 45 megawatt-hour Panitan Energy Storage Project in Capiz began testing and commissioning as a generation facility last week.