Day: December 10, 2025

Manila: Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the Philippines recorded a net inflow of USD320 million (PHP18.96 billion) in September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Wednesday. Japan emerged as the leading source of FDIs, with the manufacturing sector being the primary recipient of these investments during the month. According to Philippines News Agency, the data released by the BSP indicated that the net inflow for September was lower than the previous month’s USD514 million and last year’s USD432 million. By the end of September, the total FDIs reached USD5.54 billion, a decline from the previous year’s USD7.1 billion, which

San beda: San Beda University banked on Bryan Sajonia and Agjanti Miller to beat Letran, 89-70, in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball best-of-three title series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Sajonia finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists while Miller chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds as the Red Lions moved a game closer to lifting the championship trophy. According to Philippines News Agency, Nygel Gonzales added 14 points and five assists for San Beda, which took a 68-48 lead at the end of the third quarter. Anfernee Zachary Estacio and

Baguio city: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Cordillera Administrative Region has initiated a robust campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking by engaging communities and educational institutions. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Cheryl Daytec, the officer-in-charge regional director, announced that the DMW has already signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the provincial government of Benguet and plans to extend this initiative to Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, and Apayao. These agreements aim to involve local governments in disseminating information about DMW programs and shielding residents from recruitment scams. The DMW is also collaborating with the

Manila: Labor force participation (LFP) rate improved to 63.6 percent in October 2025 from year-ago’s 63.3 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday. National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa, in a briefing, said around 51.16 million Filipinos aged 15 and above are estimated to be part of the labor force as of October, up from the year-ago’s 50.12 million. According to Philippines News Agency, the employment rate last October was estimated to have slipped to 95 percent from the previous year’s 96.1 percent, and the underemployment rate increased to 5 percent from 3.9 percent in the same period last year.

Quezon city: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is accelerating the development of the National Flood Master Plan, emphasizing that flood management is a critical aspect of the country’s overarching water security strategy. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press briefing at the DENR main office in Quezon City, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla highlighted that the draft plan, completed in August, focuses on an integrated approach that combines nature-based solutions with infrastructure improvements. The plan aims to reform the country’s flood management system by strengthening inter-agency coordination, ensuring alignment with the Integrated Water Resources Management Plan, river