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Nine-month BOP still in surplus

​The Philippines spent far more of its foreign currency assets than it earned them in September, resulting in an overall balance of payments (BOP) deficit of USD414 million in September.

World Bank trims forecast Ph growth further to 5.6 percent

The World Bank who in September this year recalculated the country's growth path at a slower pace of 5.7 percent in terms of local output expansion, has trimmed its forecast further to 5.6 percent.

President Marcos stalls push to implement Maharlika Fund

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stalled the rapid push to bring to life the Maharlika Investment Fund, seeking more time to review the details of the implementing rules and regulations, or IRR, to ensure safeguards are in place.

Asia-Pacific countries seen posting accelerated growth this year

Asia and Pacific countries like the Philippines are seen collectively pushing local output growth, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), averaging higher than global output growth at 4.6 percent this year, according to the latest Regional Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Presidential trips abroad bolster BOI-approved investments–DTI

Investment pledges approved by the Board of Investments in the first nine months of this year has more than doubled to P734 billion from the year-earlier period, bolstered by gains from the foreign visits of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a trade and industry official said Tuesday.

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Business group cheers BIR shift toward simpler taxes

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) believes the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may finally be turning a page on one of the private sector's longest-running frustrations: a tax system often seen as costly to comply with and difficult to navigate.

Philippines eyes bigger AI role via global alliance 

The Philippines is making its pitch to become more than a consumer of artificial intelligence. It wants a seat at the table where the chips, data centers, and investments are being built.

Marcos eyes Canadian capital for next-generation industries

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is heading to Canada next week with an investment-heavy agenda, seeking to translate growing bilateral ties into fresh capital for industries expected to shape the Philippines' next phase of economic growth.

FAST expands fleet as delivery demand accelerates

FAST Logistics Group is adding more horsepower to its nationwide network, rolling out 45 new delivery vehicles as businesses demand quicker deliveries and supply chains stretch deeper into the regions.

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