The balance of payments (BOP), essentially what is left after the country's foreign-currency earnings are deducted from its expenses, is projected to remain in surplus of some USD3.5 billion in 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Department of Finance (DOF) has commended the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for their strong financial positions, noting the institutions are now in a better position to expand services and support national economic priorities.
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) rounded its first trading day of 2025 on a positive note, despite a sluggish start. The benchmark PSE Index rose by 21.60 points to settle at 6,550.39, following a late surge in buying activity that lifted the market after a largely red session.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) reached new heights in 2024, recording its highest-ever passenger and flight volume, according to the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC).
Local mining associations are calling for the immediate release of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) chairman Joseph Sy, who was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on 21 August 2025 over alleged misrepresentation of his citizenship.
Hard Discount Philippines Inc. (HDPI), operator of the fast-expanding DALI Everyday Grocery chain, reported a deeper net loss of ₱1.97 billion in 2024, slightly higher than the ₱1.9 billion loss in 2023, despite a strong 52 percent jump in revenues to nearly ₱34 billion.
Corporate relocations, particularly by government agencies, and the decentralization of business operations are reshaping the Philippine real estate landscape, according to property consultant Prime Philippines. The firm noted that pending public sector relocations in Metro Manila could boost office occupancy, while business process outsourcing (BPO) growth continues to spur demand in regional hubs such as Clark, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Bacolod.