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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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    SMPC net income falls 37% despite record coal and power output

    Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 37 percent drop in net income to P9.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025, down from P15.7 billion in the same period last year, citing lower coal and electricity prices despite record-high production and sales.

    DOE moves to modernize small-scale coal mining

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is updating the country's small-scale coal \mining (SSCM) program, aiming to make it more structured, transparent, and environmentally responsible. The agency said the draft framework introduces clearer rules on health and safety, labor protection, environmental safeguards, and operational accountability.

    Meralco upgrades Laguna Substation to boost power reliability

    The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has completed upgrades to its Calamba 230 kV-115 kV substation to improve electricity reliability for parts of Laguna and Batangas.

    PLDT, Smart on alert to keep connectivity amid #TinoPH

    As Tropical Cyclone Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) brings heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the Philippines, PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. assured customers that their teams are prepared to maintain vital connectivity.

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