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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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PEZA investments double to P216.5B in eight months

Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.

KairoTech, Packworks launch sari-sari retail media network

KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.

Converge backs Cebu MSMEs in TikTok Shop expansion

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.

SEC warns public vs fake Facebook pages impersonating Just Smile Lending Corp.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.

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