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The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said the Philippines is well positioned to tap its USD205 billion global investment capacity as the agency ramps up efforts to finance commercially viable private-sector projects supporting the country's infrastructure and industrial ambitions.

While slowing oil and food prices recently cooled headline inflation in the Philippines, persistent domestic threats and rising core inflation are keeping policymakers on high alert, signaling that further interest rate hikes may be necessary to protect long-term economic growth, according to data analysis by the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

Southeast Asian payments infrastructure provider Xendit has formally integrated Dragonpay Corporation, the Philippines’ pioneer in alternative payment solutions, building on a strategic partnership first established in 2021. The move combines Dragonpay’s well-established local payment network with Xendit’s regional platform, wider geographic reach, and ongoing technology upgrades.

Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.