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Analysts see BSP pause in October

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may hold off further monetary easing in October after inflation rose to a five-month high in August, with analysts expecting the central bank to deliver its last interest rate cut for the year in December.

DOE, stakeholders in close coordination amid oil price upticks

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday assured the public of continued coordination with stakeholders amid the sustained rise in oil prices.

July factory prices ease 0.3%; 6-month PPI up 0.3%

Factory prices of locally-manufactured goods eased 0.3 percent in July as measured by the Producers Price Index (PPI), data from the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) showed on Tuesday.

DBM to expand blacklist of flood control project builders

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Monday it would bar more contractors from bidding on public projects, widening a blacklist tied to allegedly irregular flood control works.

Sotto replaces Escudero in Senate coup

The Senate voted Senator Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III as Senate President after 15 senators agreed to oust Senator Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero in a surprise move on Monday, as the chamber’s leadership faced scrutiny.

PAGASA to build Doppler radar station in Bataan

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will soon put up a Doppler station in Bataan province.

DTI eyes P2 trillion boost from creative industry

The DTI is hopeful that the creative industry’s contribution to the Philippine economy could reach P2 trillion this year, amid ongoing initiatives to support the sector’s growth and position the country as Asia’s creative hub by 2030.

DOT disputes report tagging PH as weakest in tourism ROI

The DOT on Monday disputed a policy report ranking the Philippines as having the “lowest return on investment (ROI) on tourism in Southeast Asia,” branding the analysis “flawed, misleading, and harmful.”

DA tweaking rules for accessing competitiveness fund 

The proposed budget for a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of increased imports on domestic industries for 2026 declined as previous policy hindered disbursement, according to the DA.

Fish unloading volume up 10% in July, half in GenSan

The country’s fish unloading volume grew by 10 percent in July, according to the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).

DOTr balances viable airfare, industry sustainability 

The DOTr has moved to ensure viable airfares and expand access to more domestic and international destinations, signaling a push to strengthen the country’s aviation and tourism sectors.

Amendments being readied for coconut levy fund law

The DoF will propose legislation to amend the coconut levy fund that will expedite the release of funds to farmers.

Teodoro to attend Seoul Defense Dialogue

Secretary of National Defense (SND) Gilberto Teodoro will represent the Philippines at the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) and the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Command (UNC) that will take place on Monday and Tuesday. 

Filipinos told to avail of free TB diagnosis, treatment 

Filipinos are urged to take advantage of the free diagnostic and treatment services for tuberculosis (TB) as it remains one of the country’s top public health concerns.

Inflation inches up from record low, hits 1.5% in August 2025 

Inflation rose to 1.5% in August 2025 from a record low of 0.9% in July 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, September 9.

Marcos signs law allowing 99-year land lease to foreign investors 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12252, or the Investor’s Lease Act, which would now allow foreign investors to lease private land in the Philippines for up to 99 years.

World Bank Backs $70M PH Agri Insurance Pool vs. Climate Risks

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Sunday the World Bank (WB) will back a five-year $70 million co-insurance pool to help cushion Philippine agriculture against escalating climate risks.