ECCP at Work

BIR suspends audit operations after complaints of misuse of LOAs

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered the immediate suspension of its audit operations, after complaints over the misuse of letters of authority (LOA).

BSP to stick with a range for inflation target

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it plans to continue setting a range for its inflation target amid potential risks of having a precise goal.

S&P, AMRO slash Philippine growth projections

S&P Global Ratings and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) slashed its Philippine growth projections this year and in 2026, following the slower-than-expected growth in the third quarter.

Senate greenlights bigger DOT budget, urges stronger branding

Senators approved an increase in the 2026 budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT), specifically for its marketing and promotions.

P4B waste-to-energy plant to rise in New Clark City

A Filipino-Indian consortium is putting up a P4 billion waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in New Clark City, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) revealed recently.

Marcos launches DPWH transparency portal

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday launched the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Transparency Portal, an online platform that gives the public access to detailed information on government infrastructure projects nationwide.

Economic opportunities, disruptions to take center stage at Forecast 2026

The Philippine economy is heading into 2026 with a cautious outlook as the government pushes reforms to unlock long-term growth, even as global demand slows, debt rises and corruption scandals threaten its ambitions.

New Finance chief says ‘realistic’ revenue collection targets are important

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said that setting a “realistic” revenue collection target is important, as revenue collection targets are at risk amid a corruption probe that has dampened economic growth.

Infraspend plunges 42.6% on DPWH fiasco

Heightened scrutiny over the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), coupled with adverse weather conditions, hampered the government’s infrastructure spending in September, sending it plunging by 42.6 percent year-on-year. 

‘Philippines sitting on $3.9 trillion hydropower potential’

The Philippines holds around $3.9 trillion in hydropower potential, which, according to industry experts, would not only boost electricity supply but also curb worsening floods and enhance farm productivity.

Government urged to fast-track funding, implementation of agri sabotage law

Former agriculture secretary and Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) chair Leonardo Montemayor has urged the government to immediately allocate funding and fully implement the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, saying the year-old law remains dormant despite worsening smuggling in the farm sector.

House bill seeks to arrest ageing trend in farm workforce

A bill seeking to inject more youth in the agricultural workforce was filed at the House of Representatives last month.

Investor interest in nuclear energy remains high — DoE

Investors are still keen on developing nuclear energy projects in the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DoE) said, as the government prepares to start accepting applications next year.

Palawan ecozone ready for locators by mid-2026

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is expecting to host the first locator at the Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ) by mid-2026.

‘Growth to pick up next year as easing takes effect’

Ty-led Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) is projecting a gradual recovery for the Philippine economy in 2026, alongside potential monetary easing by year-end.

E-commerce barriers remain high – study

Trust in online shopping and digital payments in the Philippines is among the strongest in Southeast Asia, but logistics barriers and uneven regulatory enforcement are hampering the growth of small businesses, a regional study found.

Mining reforms,  minerals plan to fuel growth–DENR

Environment Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla on Friday said the Marcos administration is accelerating policy reforms to position the Philippines as a responsible player in the global clean energy transition, particularly through a more sustainable and value-adding mining industry.