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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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    AI strengthens PH supply chains as businesses face global disruptions

    Artificial intelligence is helping Philippine companies move goods more efficiently, control costs, and avoid supply disruptions, according to industry leaders who gathered at GoComet’s Manila Horizon 2026 forum at Sheraton Manila Bay.

    Palawan scales ‘tingi’ insurance to illness

    The Palawan Group of Companies is extending its signature “tingi,” sachet-based insurance into critical illness care, launching ProtekTODO Critical Illness Insurance to cover the country’s top causes of death: heart attack, stroke, and cancer.

    DOTr upgrades Beep systems from 3G to 5G, temporary changes for users

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has temporarily removed all beep Stored Value Updaters (SVUs) and Express Renewal Devices (ERDs) from train stations as part of an upgrade from 3G to 5G technology.

    DA expands ₱20 rice program in Aklan

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded the rollout of its ₱20-per-kilo rice program in Aklan to help keep rice affordable for low-income families while supporting local farmers.

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