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FDI continues to weaken in June – BSP

Foreign direct investments (FDI) that fell at an annual clip of 34 percent in May continued to fall in June but at a significantly moderate rate of only 3.9 percent in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday.

Government outstanding debt rises by P99.44B to P14.24T in July

The Philippines’ outstanding national government debt increased further in July, rising by P96.44 billion to P14.24 trillion.

Philippines July trade balance still in deficit; narrower on-year at $4.20B

The Philippines’ balance of trade with the rest of the world still showed a wide deficit in July, with exports still lagging the value of products bought by the country to sustain the economy.

Global goods trade show signs of upturn in Q2—WTO

Trade in global goods showed signs of a turnaround in the second quarter of 2023, driven by strong automobile production and sales, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Employed Filipinos total 44.6M in July, down from 48.8M in June

The Philippine economy lost more than 4 million jobs between July and June this year, with data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority showing the number of employed Filipinos plunging to 44.6 million in July from 48.8 million in June.

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Negros Power compliant with allowable system losses cap, ERC clarifies

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday (24 August 2026) clarified that Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) was operating well within its allowable system losses cap after being wrongly identified as noncompliant with the cap for private distribution utilities (DUs).

Agri damage from enhanced habagat, 3 cyclones hits P1.91B

Agriculture sector damage from the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng has risen to P1.91 billion, per the Department of Agriculture (DA) 12 noon advisory. This is up from the P1.79 billion reported August 22.

A Brown expands water business with subsidiary 

A Brown Co. Inc. is expanding its water business after securing authority to subscribe to an additional 20 million common shares in its subsidiary, AB Bulk Water Company Inc., as the group prepares to consolidate its water assets and pursue new projects.

SEC advances to next reform phase to ease startups, boost capital market access and liquidity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday unveiled the next phase of its reform agenda, introducing targeted measures to cut red tape, speed up business formation, lower costs, and strengthen liquidity and competitiveness across the Philippine capital market. The announcement comes as SEC chairman Francis E. Lim marks his first year in office.

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