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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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PDIC seeks reforms after P1M coverage hike

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. is pushing sweeping legislative reforms to modernize the country’s deposit insurance system, including broader coverage, faster claims payment, and new powers to contain financial crises.

PHINMA profit rises as education offsets weakness

PHINMA Corp. posted P363.35 million in consolidated net income in the first half of 2026, with its education business providing the biggest lift as construction, property, and other operations faced a softer economy.

Agriculture storm damage hits P135M 

Agricultural damage and losses from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon has climbed to P135.3 million, affecting 6,010 farmers and damaging 4,516 hectares of farmland across five regions, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Ayala launches ACX Retail for global brands 

Ayala Corp. is sharpening its push into Philippine retail with the launch of ACX Retail, a new platform designed to bring international consumer brands into the country and build them into long-term businesses.

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