The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is ramping up efforts to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection, with a focus on well-known marks, geographical indications (GIs), and patents to support both established brands and emerging enterprises.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is moving to expand the planned Casiguran International Seaport, aiming to transform it into a major Pacific-facing gateway for global trade.
Investment approvals by the Board of Investments (BOI) climbed sharply in February, fueled by strong activity in energy and a surge in foreign capital.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will distribute more than ₱19 billion to around 1.37 million members and pensioners under its Balik Ginhawa refund program.
Fuel prices in the country are expected to increase again this week, driven by global oil market pressures linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has more than doubled the Philippines’ minimum access volume (MAV) for corn to 500,000 metric tons (MT) in 2026, allowing additional imports in a bid to ease feed costs and limit potential increases in pork and poultry prices.
Ayala Corporation’s healthcare arm AC Health and US-based healthcare operator Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) are planning a flagship hospital campus in Pasig City, a proposed investment that could help keep more Filipinos’ healthcare spending in the country by expanding access to advanced medical treatments locally.
Metro Manila’s condominium market continues to grapple with persistent oversupply as buyers withdraw from purchases when monthly payments jump sharply upon transitioning from developer financing to bank loans.
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has expanded its pickup truck lineup with the launch of the D-MAX LS 4x2 AT, offering the new variant at an introductory price of P1.549 million until December 31, 2026.