The Philippine economy is expected to grow between five and six percent in 2026, the Department of Finance (DOF) said, slightly lower than earlier projections. Read more »
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have intensified their campaign against unsafe construction materials, seizing more than P3.5 million worth of substandard steel from various parts of Luzon since the beginning of the year. Read more »
The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a formal investigation into three former undersecretaries for alleged money-laundering activities, the agency confirmed this week. Read more »
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in partnership with GT Capital Holdings led by the Ty family, is accelerating its shift to full electrification with the launch of the bZ4X—its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the country. Read more »
Some of the country’s major business organizations are calling on the government to return more than P107 billion that the PDIC remitted to the National Treasury, saying the move could erode trust in the financial system. Read more »
The Climate Change Commission has urged local governments to strengthen climate adaptation efforts amid projections that up to 30% of Metro Manila may be permanently underwater by 2040 due to rising sea levels and more extreme weather events. Read more »
