The country's balance of payments (BOP) position surged to a surplus of USD3.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024, a sharp recovery from the USD524 million deficit recorded in the same period last year.
The average farm gate price of dry palay fell to P20.03 per kilo in November, signaling a potential drop in rice prices for consumers in the coming months.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million loan to support the Philippines' infrastructure development through public–private partnerships (PPPs).
Metro Manila residents will face higher water rates starting next year, as the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) adjusts tariffs to reflect changes in tax rates, environmental charges, and foreign currency differential.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has released version 13.1 of its mobile app, introducing advanced security features aimed at combating evolving cyber threats.
Globe Telecom has entered a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Xtelify, the digital innovation arm of India’s Bharti Airtel, to deploy next-generation AI-driven software aimed at revolutionizing customer service and operational efficiency in the Philippines.
Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Lending activity by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued its upward trajectory in June, supporting stronger domestic demand and economic momentum, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).