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BSP data suggests a stay in benchmark interest rate

Latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data boost the likelihood the monetary authorities will keep the rate at which they lend to or borrow from the banks where they stood two weeks earlier when the policy-making monetary board (MB) announced an off-cycle adjustment.

Rafael D. Consing Jr. named MIC head

Malacanang has appointed former infrastructure and port executive and current presidential adviser Rafael D. Consing Jr. as president and chief executive of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC).

Fitch affirms country’s investment grade rating, stable credit outlook

​Fitch Ratings has affirmed Manila's triple B (BBB) credit rating, which is above the minimum investment grade, and has kept the outlook on the rating at “stable.” 

Saving and real investments fell in 2020 as pandemic bites – BSP data

The country's so-called flow of funds in 2020, which helps indicate whether the USD406 billion economy borrows from or actually lends money to the growth-producing economic sectors, show a sharp 26.1 percent drop in domestic saving to P3.7 trillion from P5 trillion in 2019.

Tenuous global outlook helps dampen 8-month foreign investor interest

Long-horizon foreign direct investments (FDI) in August proved marginally lower this year at only USD789 million from year-ago level of USD792 million, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday.

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Exporters reject US forced labor allegations

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.

NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

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.

DA targets August start for new FMR projects

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.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

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.

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