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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 Philippines' trade deficit in October widened significantly to USD5.8 billion, as imports continued to outpace exports.