Gov’t plans P1.44-trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch-up
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion this quarter as part of catch-up efforts to support the economy after last year’s growth slowdown.
Palace says Philippines now ‘ASEAN-ready’
The Philippines is ready for its hosting of this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, Malacañang said yesterday following President Marcos’ meeting with agencies involved in the preparations for the regional meet.
Factory production hits 9-month high in January
The country’s manufacturing sector started 2026 on a strong note, expanding at its fastest pace in nine months, supported by higher demand and output, according to S&P Global.
DOTr eyes partial operations for North-South Commuter Railway in 2027
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating construction works for the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Extension Project, which the agency said is set to begin partial operations in 2027.
High airfares push travelers elsewhere; PH tourism losing ground, Senator Ejercito warns
Senate deputy majority leader Joseph Victor Ejercito recently filed a resolution directing the Committee on Tourism to investigate and address the gaps in the tourism industry that limits “competitiveness, development, accessibility, and overall tourist experience.”
Philippines seeks World Bank funding for water, solid waste projects
The Philippines is seeking funding from the World Bank for a water, sanitation, and solid waste management project, the bank said.
Philippine economy to rebound in 2026 with at least 5% growth, says minister
The Philippine economy will bounce back this year with growth of at least 5%, supported by sound fundamentals and a solid performance in its key revenue sectors, the finance minister said on Monday.
January inflation seen holding at 1.8%
Philippine inflation likely held steady in January as lower electricity charges and easing vegetable prices helped offset pressures from higher food and fuel costs and a weaker peso, economists said ahead of official data.
Three regional airports up for P16 billion upgrade
The government is close to deciding on whether to approve a P16-billion offer to improve three regional airports, including in Siargao, that could be key to partly lowering airfares.
PHL proposes Asean maritime cooperation
The Philippines is pushing for intensified maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations as Asean and China race to conclude the long-delayed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea within the year.
DOE banking on net-metering program to generate clean energy, feed excess power to nationwide grid
The Department of Energy (DOE) said it is expecting a faster nationwide uptake of the net-metering program, following measures that set time-bound local permitting timelines.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) have received a unified manifesto from the country’s sugar industry, calling for the regulation of artificial sweeteners, and tighter measures to be implemented on existing policies for other sugar substitutes.
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