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).
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted 12 smuggled vehicles declared falsely as car accessories, spotlighting persistent revenue leakage risks due to misdeclaration in Philippine ports.
The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) has upheld the conviction of Calata Corporation’s top executives for market manipulation, affirming the legal liability of its officers for misleading disclosures under the Securities Regulation Code (SRC).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ramping up assistance for transport cooperatives that have modernized their public utility vehicle (PUV) fleets, emphasizing continued support for those struggling with bank amortization. This develops following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure that financial issues do not derail the PUV modernization program.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is streamlining infrastructure oversight with its new Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application—an innovation hailed for its policy impact on public infrastructure management.