The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to finish Section 2A of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 by 2027, creating a key connection between the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), and the existing Metro Manila Skyway System.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) gathered local business leaders and investors for an economic briefing focused on the outlook for Central Luzon and emerging investment opportunities in the region.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands has partnered with But First, Coffee to offer rewards for cashless payments through its e-wallet platform, VYBE by BPI.
The Philippines is charting a bold course to modernize its maritime infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) leading the charge. At a recent CEO Forum in Parañaque City, Assistant Secretary Villamor Ventura Plan revealed the government currently oversees 43 active local port projects, with 27 already completed in 2025.
Businesses covered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic invoicing mandate have until year-end to upgrade billing and accounting systems, potentially adding to software, technology and training costs.
The Philippines is pushing for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to protect preferential market access and shield exporters from higher tariffs as the country moves closer to losing eligibility for the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).
The United Kingdom is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines without waiting for Manila’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), signaling a parallel approach to bilateral and regional economic integration.
Taiwan-based CQS Precision Die Casting Inc. is expanding into the Philippines with a new manufacturing facility in Batangas, adding robotics production to the industrial mix at LIMA Estate.