The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP projects a reversal in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows that have trended lower in recent months, resulting in...
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.
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 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.
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.
The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.
Globe Telecom has made history by becoming the first mobile network operator to launch Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines and Southeast Asia—and the second in Asia—marking a major leap toward universal mobile connectivity in the country.
MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its majority-owned unit MacroAsia Airport Services Corp. (MASCORP), has begun construction of a new six-story headquarters aimed at strengthening its aviation services operations, following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held today.