Balitang Ina Mo for October 15, 2025.
🇵🇭 PH Files 47 Protests vs China in 2025
The Philippines has lodged 47 diplomatic protests against China this year over escalating hostilities in the West Philippine Sea, highlighting Manila’s firmer stance on sovereignty and maritime rights.
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💼 Corruption Scandal Slows Philippine Growth
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto warns that the ongoing infrastructure corruption scandal is hurting government spending and is likely to slow Philippine economic growth until early 2026, even as reforms are underway.
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📉 BSP Expected to Extend Rate Cuts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is seen to prolong its easing cycle into 2026, with analysts anticipating more rate cuts to support an economy challenged by slow growth and anemic investments.
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🍚 Marcos Vows 147 Rice Centers Nationwide by 2025
President Marcos pledged to complete 147 rice processing centers across the country by year-end to secure food supply and empower farmers amid price and production issues.
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🔎 US Names Customs as Corrupt; PH Vows Reforms
The US has tagged the Philippine Bureau of Customs among its list of most corrupt global agencies. The Philippine government responds with a reform pledge and dialogue for improved accountability.
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🚦 DOTr Supports Lawful Traffic Enforcement Amid Payola Claims
DOTr continues to back legal traffic operations and vows stricter oversight after bribery allegations surface, stressing the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
🔗 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/13/dotr-chief-backs-lawful-saict-enforcement-amid-manibela-s-payola-accusation-1322
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🕊️ Marcos Welcomes Croatian Foreign Minister
President Marcos received the Croatian Foreign Minister for talks aimed at deepening PH-Croatia ties, reflecting the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to diversify foreign partnerships.
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🧑⚖️ Sara Duterte Refutes Destabilization Rumors
Vice President Sara Duterte denies claims she is part of any destabilization effort against the current administration, calling the Palace “insecure.”
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📝 ‘Kalma Lang’: Palace Seeks Patience on Corruption Cases
Malacañang urges the public to be patient on corruption probes, noting no one has been jailed yet as complex investigations continue.
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📊 Peso Rises Amid Trade Concerns
The Philippine peso inched up slightly against the dollar as global attention remained on US-China trade tensions and market catalysts, offering a sign of stability amid economic headwinds.
