Infoblaze Philippines

07/12/2025

Philippines cuts export targets as global risks deepen

THE PHILIPPINES has sharply lowered its export targets for this year until 2028 amid geopolitical tensions, renewed trade barriers, and persistent disruptions in major shipping routes that continue to squeeze global supply chains and dampen demand.

Under the revised Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), exports are now expected to reach $110.8 billion to $113.4 billion this year, $116.1 billion to $120.2 billion in 2026, $123.3 billion to $127.4 billion in 2027, and $132.8 billion to $135.1 billion in 2028, the Export Development Council (EDC) said on Thursday.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/115786



Via bworldonline.com

11/11/2025

FDI net inflows slump by 40.5% in August

NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines slumped by 40.5% in August, amid a drop in net investments in debt instruments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday.

Preliminary central bank data showed that net inflows declined by 40.5% year on year to $494 million from $830 million in the same month in 2024.

This was the lowest amount in two months or since the $376 million recorded in June.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/115399




Katherine K. Chan
Via bworldonline.com

02/11/2025

: 41.72% hike in new, expansion projects in 10 months

Projects approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the first 10 months this year rose 41.72 percent to PHP175.37 billion, making its officials optimistic of hitting the agency’s PHP250 billion target this year.

Data released by the agency on Friday showed that the 243 new and expansion projects approved by the PEZA Board as of the end of October this year are expected to generate around USD6.079 billion in exports and create 59,937 direct jobs for Filipinos.

Bulk of these investments are from Japan, followed by those from the Cayman Islands, South Korea, China, Singapore and the USA, among others.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/115278




Joann Villanueva
Via PNA

13/10/2025

PH slowing population growth opens window for faster economic growth, says expert

As the Philippines’ population growth rate has drastically slowed down, the country now has a window of opportunity to experience faster economic growth, as the working population makes up a larger share of the total population, according to an expert.

“We have an opportunity to experience an economic growth that we have not seen before or could not have imagined,” said Jose “Oying” G. Rimon II, founding director of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health. He told BusinessWorld on Thursday at the sidelines of the National Population, Health and Environment Conference....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/115014



Via bworldonline.com

07/09/2025

New law allows foreign investors to lease land in the Philippines for up to 99 years

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law a measure that allows foreigners to lease land in the Philippines for up to 99 years.

Republic Act (RA) No. 12252 amends RA No. 7652 or the Investors’ Lease Act by further liberalizing the lease of private lands by foreign investors....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114561



Via bworldonline.com

05/09/2025

PHL targets 2026 to start accepting nuclear energy project proposals

THE Department of Energy (DoE) plans to begin accepting applications for nuclear energy projects by 2026 as part of efforts to introduce nuclear power into the country’s energy mix by 2032.

“Although there is uncertainty about the availability of the technology, our target basically is that the Philippines will be ready to accept applications for nuclear projects by 2026,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin told reporters on Wednesday...
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114528




Sheldeen Joy Talavera
Via https://www.bworldonline.com

31/08/2025

Half of Filipinos still unbanked despite digital boom - study

Nearly half of Filipino adults remain without a formal bank account despite the country’s rapid shift to digital payments and mobile wallets, according to a new study conducted by Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and Mastercard.

The study titled “Inclusion by Design: Building Bridges to Financial Health” showed that 49.8 percent of Filipinos did not own a bank account in 2024, far below the global average of 79 percent. This was despite a decade of progress from only 26.6 percent of adults with accounts in 2011......
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114453




Keisha Ta-Asan
Via www.philstar.com

28/08/2025

Business & Economy Headlines -
28 August 2025

• Government opens infra database to public https://tinyurl.com/3m2yxrbp
• EVAP: Registered e-vehicles to hit 35,000 units this year https://tinyurl.com/3yxt95fj
• Local automakers interested in participating in RACE program https://tinyurl.com/ymjf9fr2
• SEC expands one-day registration to 81 industries https://tinyurl.com/mweakcr4
• ACEN investing P34 billion for Quezon wind farm https://tinyurl.com/y7ujnvwk
• EDC signs deal for 440-MW geothermal projects in Indonesia https://tinyurl.com/56zuvh2s
Philippines cont’d…
• Toyota top revenue contributor in Batangas port, remits P24 billion https://tinyurl.com/395captm
• PHL, Denmark in investment financing talks https://tinyurl.com/3yb98dsa
• Busuanga, Camiguin airport upgrades budgeted for nearly P836 million combined https://tinyurl.com/3peskff5


http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114405

27/08/2025

Business & Economy Headlines - - 27 August 2025

• Tanduay, world’s top-selling rum, reports record 1H profit surge https://tinyurl.com/yy272z48
• Philippines growth seen slowing in 2nd half https://tinyurl.com/ybs4mjee
• San Miguel hikes stake in Meralco https://tinyurl.com/3zn24dw8
• Hong Kong pitched as springboard for Philippines firms’ global expansion https://tinyurl.com/vte3av7a
• Three Philippines startups land in Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list https://tinyurl.com/yc6rff6s
• SM Group going full throttle in clean energy push https://tinyurl.com/2b49rrfm
• Illegal gambling boom could put PHL at risk of returning to ‘gray list’ https://tinyurl.com/4jcpdauc
• Philippines could be hit with more tariffs as Trump threatens countries with digital taxes https://tinyurl.com/mrtexhmz


http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114398

22/08/2025

Business & Economy Headlines -
22 August 2025

• Philippines retains credit mark https://tinyurl.com/yeypxvr5
• ‘Philippines needs at least $72 billion for climate action plan’ https://tinyurl.com/mt4canfj
• Only 14 of 308 agencies earn high DBM rating https://tinyurl.com/3uwhurbd
• Infrastructure spending rebounds in June https://tinyurl.com/486v282c
• Manila ranks 5th globally in Q2 luxury home price growth https://tinyurl.com/3hj9ud7t
• SM Prime delays REIT IPO to beyond 2026 https://tinyurl.com/5znxuhus
• DICT plans follow-up study on BNPP repurposing https://tinyurl.com/48z7cwze
• Philippines sees economy hitting 6% in 2025, says DBM https://tinyurl.com/3s97svx4
• PCC OKs Inoza takeover of The Bistro Group https://tinyurl.com/mrvtavrc


http://infoblaze.com/news/details/114311

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

Nominations are open for the Women of the Future Awards SEA and we are celebrating outstanding women under the age of 35 who are driving positive change across South East Asia.

If you know an incredible woman who meets these criteria, encourage her to nominate (or nominate yourself!) and be part of this prestigious network of future leaders.

Nomination Deadline: 8th September