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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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JSAP opposes CHED plan to cut humanities

The Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines, Inc. (JSAP) has opposed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) proposal to reduce General Education (GE) units, warning that the move could weaken the democratic and intellectual foundations of Philippine higher education.

Marcos: Challenges unite ASEAN, strengthen regional cooperation 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized that global crises are opportunities to reinforce cooperation among Southeast Asian nations, as leaders convened for the 48th ASEAN Summit.

BPI launches barcode cash deposit service in Robinsons stores

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), together with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), has launched a new cash deposit service that allows customers to use a barcode from the BPI mobile app to deposit money at participating retail stores.

Philippine logistics urged to embrace blockchain now

FAST Logistics Group is calling on Philippine logistics firms and government agencies to accelerate supply chain digitalization and prepare for broader blockchain adoption, citing inefficiencies and rising customer demands.

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