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Philippine building permits fall for second straight month
Construction activity lost momentum in May as fewer projects secured permits, signaling a softer pipeline for the property and infrastructure sector despite resilient spending on residential developments.
Philippines strengthens FDI data to attract more investments
The Philippine government is strengthening its foreign direct investment (FDI) reporting system by linking key government databases, a move aimed at giving policymakers a clearer picture of investment flows while boosting transparency and investor confidence.
Jobless rate rise in May, underemployment rate eases
The Philippines' unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in May, the highest in a year, as fewer Filipinos found work despite a modest month-on-month increase in employment, underscoring persistent cracks in the labor market.
Philippines gains ground, but SDG race tightens
The Philippines has made measurable gains toward achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But the country remains off pace on most targets, highlighting the challenge of translating progress into meaningful outcomes before the 2030 deadline.
Tourism sips less water, burns more fuel
The Philippine tourism industry used less water in 2025 but consumed more energy and emitted more carbon dioxide, highlighting a growing sustainability challenge as the sector's environmental footprint shifts from the tap to the tailpipe.
