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    Capital repositioning allow for continued FDI outflows in January

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday reported net foreign investments of USD283.69 million exiting the Philippines In January 2025. This was a significant improvement compared to the previous month's outflows of USD487.37 million. The decrease, amounting to USD203.68 million or 41.8 percent, points to a recovery in market sentiment despite ongoing global economic pressures.

    Philippines’ trade deficit widens to USD5.09B in January

    The Philippines’ posted a substantial trade deficit of USD5.09 billion in January, widening from the USD4.36 billion trade gap in the same month last year, as export growth failed to keep pace with the rise in imports. This wider trade deficit highlights the country’s persistent struggle to meet its domestic needs through local production and its inability to identify new export drivers to strengthen its economic position.

    ABS-CBN Sells Quezon City Property to Ayala Land for P6.24B

    ABS-CBN Corp. has sold a significant portion of its Quezon City property to Ayala Land Inc., one of the country’s largest property developers, for P6.24 billion.

    ERC hits deferment button on P20.32B transmission projects 

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has deferred the approval of capital expenditure projects proposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) totaling P20.32 billion.

    DA cracks down on onion hoarding amid rising prices

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday directed the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to conduct an urgent inspection of onion cold storage facilities across the country.

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    DICT sets high bar for cybersecurity testing with new accreditation framework

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a new framework that sets strict national standards for who can test the cybersecurity systems of government agencies and key institutions.

    DOTr rejects MMDA plan allowing carpools on EDSA Busway

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has rejected a proposal by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to allow carpooling on the EDSA Busway, saying it would undermine the busway’s purpose.

    PCC warns on auctions as DOE tweaks

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has flagged competition risks in the design of earlier Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) rounds, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to fine-tune its bidding framework as the government pushes to scale up renewable energy capacity.

    Symphony Homes courts OFWs as access improves

    Symphony Homes is sharpening its pitch to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and first-time homebuyers, betting that improving infrastructure and practical housing options will unlock fresh demand in emerging growth corridors.

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