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The Court of Appeals’ decision is expected to influence how future construction and payment disputes are managed in the industry.

The expansion of foreign banks’ digital platforms underscores the Philippines’ role in ASEAN’s push for financial inclusion.

Economists warn that if the peso remains weak through year-end, consumer confidence could decline further and threaten 2026 growth goals.

Global markets remain tense as investors await clearer signals from the US Federal Reserve on the timing of potential rate cuts early next year.

As equity markets stumbled, investors shifted toward stable utility and energy stocks, with Meralco and Converge posting modest gains amid market volatility.

More Philippine firms are pursuing regional research collaborations to strengthen product development and technological exchange.

Ayala Land dropped over six percent, while SM Prime and Megaworld also declined on worries about higher construction costs and weaker pre-selling.

Through its partnership with Terra Solar, Actis is helping the Philippines move closer to energy security built on sustainable sources.

By pairing policy reform with investment readiness, the Philippines is signaling that it wants to compete for the region’s next manufacturing boom.

The move comes amid surging travel demand and heightened competition with Philippine Airlines and AirAsia.

Aboitiz Power Corporation is expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia with the acquisition of a 25 percent stake in Vietnam’s Van Phong Power Company from Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation worth about USD220 million or nearly PHP13 billion.

Some investors expect weak GDP figures could push the BSP to cut policy rates again before year-end, while others believe the bank will maintain its stance to protect the peso.