ECCP at Work

ECCP: Trade, investment to rise in next 4 years
European businesses in the Philippines stay optimistic on trade and investment growth, despite regulatory hurdles and recent corruption setbacks.

Political priorities still drive ESG adoption - experts
Political stability influences the pace of ESG adoption in the Philippines, while growing sustainable finance tools and stronger regulations help companies comply and attract investors.

World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecasts until 2027
The World Bank cut the Philippines’ GDP growth forecasts to 5.1% (2025), 5.3% (2026), and 5.4% (2027), citing weaker construction, consumption, and US tariffs. Reforms and improved competitiveness are key to sustaining growth.

BSP to cut policy rate anew - poll
The BSP is set to cut its policy rate to 4.5% on Dec. 11 due to slow growth and low inflation, with further easing possible in 2026 amid caution over inflation risks.

DBM to issue guidelines on higher MUP base pay, subsistence allowance

The DBM will issue guidelines to implement higher base pay and subsistence allowances for all military and uniformed personnel starting Jan. 1, 2026, in three tranches. EO 107 also increases daily subsistence to PHP350 and creates a working group to review the MUP pension system.

Budget watchdog demands Congress to make “allocables” public before bicam.
A budget watchdog is calling on Congress to disclose all budget amendments, allocables, unprogrammed funds, and agency realignments before the bicameral committee meets. The group stresses transparency to allow public scrutiny of billions in allocations amid underfunded key sectors.