The country's foreign currency denominated debt total USD125.4 billion as at end-December 2023, higher by USD6.6 billion or 5.5 percent more than three months earlier.
The Philippines secured about $5 billion worth of investment pledges from German and American firms this week in sectors such as healthcare and energy, potentially big wins for the country as it competes with others in the region for foreign capital.
The country's trade deficit in January narrowed to USD4.22 billion from USD5.56 billion in the year-earlier period, helped by the increase in exports and the decline in imports.
The Philippine air travel industry soared in 2023, with passenger numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has declared the second attempt at bidding its 260-megawatt requirement for peaking purposes in the hot months ahead a failure.
The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. has pushed back against allegations that Philippine exports are linked to forced labor, warning that a proposed US tariff increase could unfairly penalize compliant businesses and workers.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.