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    Downtrending FDI levels seen reversing over near horizon

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP projects a reversal in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows that have trended lower in recent months, resulting in...

    Foreign debt rises 10.4% at end-June to US$117.92 billion

    The country's foreign debt stood at US$D130.18 billion as of end-June 2024, up by US$D1.49 billion or 1.2 percent from the USD128.69 billion as of end-March 2024.

    Philippines affirms infrastructure, resilience commitment at World Planning Congress

    The Philippine government reinforced its commitment to improving infrastructure, advancing social development, and boosting community resilience at the 60th World Planning Congress, with Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan highlighting the crucial role of strategic development planning in achieving the national long-term vision dubbed Ambisyon Natin 2040.

    Foreign direct investment falls 29 percent in June to USD394M—BSP data

    Foreign direct investments in June declined 29 percent to USD394 million from USD555 million in the year-earlier period, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed.

    Higher transmission charge pushes Meralco rates higher in September

    The Manila Electric Co., the largest power distribution company in the country, said Wednesday electricity rates in September will increase mainly due to a higher transmission charge.

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    Toyota eyes stability after market shock

    The Philippine auto industry is entering 2026 with guarded expectations as lingering aftershocks from a turbulent second half of 2025 weigh on recovery prospects.

    Customs reassigns key personnel amid integrity questions

    The intelligence division of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented a minor reshuffle following corruption allegations involving one of its officers.

    Business leaders seek stronger JPEPA framework

    A private sector-led push to review the nearly two-decade-old Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is gaining momentum, as business leaders argue that evolving regional dynamics demand a refreshed approach to Philippine-Japan trade ties.

    BSP cuts key rate to 4.25% as confidence lack proves deeper than initially assessed

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, signaling a shift toward supporting economic growth as inflation remains under control.

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