A recent analysis by Moody’s Ratings has illuminated a critical shortfall in climate financing necessary for East Asian economies like the Philippines to achieve global net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a surge in portfolio investments flowing inward on net basis in September reaching USD1.025 billion—a 92.1 percent increase from August’s USD533.95 million.
PepsiCo is eyeing a competitive position in the alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) market in the Philippines, a sector experiencing a notable shift as consumers seek variety in their beverage choices.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday expressed optimism the Philippines could soon exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, following a recent statement from the international watchdog recognizing the country’s reforms in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing initiatives.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary of Justice Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, succeeding former President Rodrigo Duterte-appointee Samuel R. Martires whose term ended in July. Remulla, who has served Justice Secretary since 2022, is known for pushing reforms to modernize the justice system and fight corruption. With decades of experience as a legislator and lawyer, he is expected to uphold transparency and accountability. The Marcos administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance of corruption. Ombudsman, the government’s primary graft buster, serves a single 7-year term and can only be removed through impeachment for offenses such as treason, bribery, graft and corruption, or betrayal of public trust.
Targeted efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to manage the supply and pricing of key food items, particularly rice, sugar, and corn, are helping protect the poorest Filipino households from the brunt of inflation, even as overall consumer prices rise.
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced plans to invest at least P600 million to rehabilitate the facilities of Basilan Electric Cooperative (Baselco), aiming to modernize its outdated infrastructure and improve service reliability.