The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, buoyed by a strong rebound in farm exports and a pullback in imports, offering a late-year boost to the country’s external trade position.
The Philippine economy grew slightly less than initially reported in the third quarter of 2025, after official data revisions shaved a tenth of a percentage point off headline growth.
The integration of the National ID system with financial and public service platforms is gaining momentum, promising faster transactions, tighter security, and broader financial inclusion across the Philippines.
Construction activity in the Philippines continued to weaken in November 2025, with approved building permits pointing to a sustained slowdown as developers adopt a more cautious stance.
Farmgate prices of palay improved in December from November, buoyed by the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, offering temporary relief to local farmers after months of weak prices.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is rolling out reforms aimed at helping Philippine exporters navigate current challenges while positioning them for sustained long-term growth, the Export Development Council (EDC) said Sunday, April 5.
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, has stepped up improvements at Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) with a new round of upgrades focused on airside operations, aiming to tighten safety standards and improve efficiency.
The Consunji group, which operates Semirara Mining and Power Corp., is confident it will win the bidding to continue operating the country’s largest coal mine on Semirara Island.