Farm tourism could become an unlikely but powerful driver of climate-resilient Philippine exports, according to the head of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), as global buyers tighten sustainability standards across supply chains.
In a world where dinner, rides, and groceries arrive with a few taps on a phone, one young Filipino founder is asking a different kind of convenience question. Why shouldn’t repairs work the same way?
In the world of food and agribusiness, the journey from mill to meal is rarely simple. It demands sharp strategy, scientific precision, and the kind of resilience that thrives under pressure.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is pressing ahead with expansion and acquisitions even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple across global shipping routes and costs.
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to a record $112.7 billion as of end-February 2026, according to preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing the country with a strong buffer against external economic shocks.
The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.
For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.