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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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PH calls for regional support for its rail transit program

At the ASEAN RailCon 2026 held Thursday at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters, the Philippines appealed to ASEAN member states, investors, and development institutions to back its large-scale railway expansion program.

EastWest launches PERA products making retirement planning accessible to more Filipinos

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has introduced its EastWest PERA products to help more Filipinos prepare for long-term financial security.

BSP extends maximum repayment term for salary-based consumption loans to 7 years

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted rules raising the maximum repayment period for salary-based general purpose consumption loans (SBGPCLs) from the standard three years — extendable only to five years in special cases — to seven years.

Security Bank forum guides businesses on energy efficiency, incentives and sustainable investments

Security Bank recently held Sustainability Talks 2026: Energy Savings and Tax Incentives for a Greener Tomorrow, a forum for commercial clients to address rising energy costs and changing regulations. The event gathered regulators, industry experts and business leaders to discuss strategies for better energy management, cost reduction and compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA).

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