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 Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York has launched the 2026 US Business Mission to the Philippines, pitching July’s inbound trip as a prime entry point for American companies chasing Southeast Asia expansion.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property flagship of the Sy Group, is lining up a balanced funding strategy for 2026, zeroing in on refinancing maturing obligations while bankrolling its flagship Bay City Reclamation Project.
Direct flights from India to the Philippines, offered by carriers such as Philippine Airlines, are expected to double the number of Indian visitors to 200,000 this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday.