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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and its partners have earmarked P62 billion in capital spending for 2026, with most of the funds going to renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Aboitiz Equity Ventures is heading into 2026 with what it calls cautiously optimistic expectations, even as storm clouds gather over the broader economy.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Aboitiz Group’s main investment arm, said it is continuing its long-term expansion and value-building plans for 2026, supported by a more diversified portfolio and a strong financial position.
The Department of Energy on Monday (DOE) announced mixed fuel price changes this week, with gasoline prices rising slightly while diesel and kerosene will see significant cuts.