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 Department of Energy (DOE) plans to hold a special Green Energy Auction (GEA) for 170 megawatts (MW) of waste-to-energy (WTE) capacity, targeting projects to be operational by 2028.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing the establishment of a Multiple Energy Resources Committee to strengthen inter-bureau collaboration, enhance accountability, and ensure fair recognition of existing energy contracts.
Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has assured continued assistance to communities impacted by the release of molasses-based wastewater from its Bais Distillery following the collapse of a containment lagoon on October 26.
Lazada Philippines announced that the 11 11, its biggest sale of the year, will run from November 10 beginning at 8 PM until November 13, positioning the event to surpass the performance of the previous 9.9 sale. In Taguig City, Lazada Philippines chief executive officer Carlos Barrera and head of seller operations Alvin Ching emphasized the company’s growing role in powering the nation’s digital economy and strengthening its reputation as the leading destination for authentic brands and quality products.