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.
The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the temporary waiver of delivery service charges for energy storage systems during declared national energy emergencies.
First Gen Corp. has disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that Indonesian company PT Barito Renewables Energy submitted an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp. for around $5 billion.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed updated regulations for credit rating firms to boost transparency, credibility, and investor confidence in the Philippine corporate bond market.
The Department of Energy has completed revisions to the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to nuclear and radiological incidents.