Philippine chief executives are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, balancing expectations of growth with persistent cost pressures and an uncertain global outlook, according to the latest CEO survey from Ernst & Young (EY).
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
Investment approvals from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose in volume during the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor interest in economic zones even as the overall value of commitments declined year on year.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered stronger, disinfection, and pest control measures across the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) after a passenger reported seeing a cockroach inside a train car on social media.
NLEX Corporation has started major improvement works on the Meycauayan River Bridge along the North Luzon Expressway to upgrade the road surface and fix potential potholes before the rainy season.
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.