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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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Exporters reject US forced labor allegations

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. has pushed back against allegations that Philippine exports are linked to forced labor, warning that a proposed US tariff increase could unfairly penalize compliant businesses and workers.

NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.

DA targets August start for new FMR projects

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

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