ECCP at Work

ECCP energy forum targets projects, investments 

The forum explores how the country can turn growing energy momentum into projects, investments, and solutions. Supported by initiatives such as the Green Energy Auction Programme (GEA), regulatory liberalization, and ongoing sector reforms, the energy sector continues to attract investment and accelerate project development.

Assessing the Mindanao Business Conference: Economic Impact, Constraints, and Policy Directions 

Economic impact will grow only if it becomes more strategic (clear sector and corridor priorities and a transaction-ready pipeline), more accountable (measurable commitments with transparent monitoring), and more tightly tied to project and policy execution (regulatory performance, infrastructure delivery, and bankable project preparation)

Iloilo City joins global Cities Race to Zero campaign 

The city was invited to join because of its initiatives in sustainability, resilience and livability, including green spaces, active mobility, mangrove rehabilitation, river protection, waste reduction, renewable energy, water security and community-based environmental programs.

Coal-blending facility seen allowing more use of domestic resources 

The Department of Energy said at the ECCP’s 15th Energy Smart Forum that it is proposing the establishment of the country’s first coal-blending terminal, adding that such a facility will permit greater use of domestic coal.

Ecozone investments surged 334% in August

Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) jumped more than fourfold in August to P64.57 billion, putting the agency closer to hitting its P300-billion full-year target with four months left in 2026.

Philippine growth seen slowing to 3.4% in 2026 amid inflation, weak investment 

In its findings published on August 27, AMRO+3 said that the Philippine economy is projected to slow sharply to 3.4% in 2026, down from 4.4% in 2025.

Bangko Sentral to hike rates to 5% on Aug. 27 as inflation outweighs growth concerns

The Philippine central bank will raise its key interest rate for the third straight meeting on Thursday and deliver another 25 basis points of tightening by year-end, a Reuters poll of economists showed, as persistent inflation and peso weakness remain bigger concerns than slowing economic growth.

Philippine auto sales slip in July, but EV sales surge

Vehicle sales in the Philippines fell by 2.5% year on year in July, as weak consumer sentiment continued to dampen demand for big-ticket purchases, industry data showed.

Peso slips as markets weigh Iran sanctions

THE PESO edged down against the dollar on Tuesday after the United States announced  economic sanctions against countries trading with Iran.

Domestic trade in goods drops by 22% in Q2

The Philippines’ domestic trade in goods declined by 22% in the second quarter as heightened economic uncertainty weakened demand and business sentiment, analysts said.