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Philippine exports to normalize as US tariff winds ease

Philippine exports to the US—supercharged for months by aggressive front-loading—are expected to return to more typical levels soon as tariff pressures ease and the trade environment settles, according to Export Marketing Bureau Director Bianca Sykimte.

Meralco lights up the Christmas spirit

If Christmas were a business strategy, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) just rolled out its brightest corporate play yet. 

DTI resets expectations, redraws export path

The Department of Trade and Industry is set to unveil sharply reduced export targets for 2025—and for the remaining years of the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023–2028—at a December 4 launch expected to formally reset the country’s export trajectory.

Top Line primes expansion with preferred shares pivot

Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) is gearing up for a major capital push after shareholders approved the reclassification of 800 million unissued common shares into preferred shares and authorized the board to undertake fundraising initiatives ranging from private placements to follow-on offerings and debt issuances. The approval was granted by stockholders during their special meeting held Tuesday, Decemmber 2.

Global trade shifts toward reliability – WTCA

A global push for “resilience-first” supply chains is reshaping trade and investment, according to speakers at the 2025 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) member forum.

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P15-B World Bank loan to boost water access

The Philippines has secured nearly P15 billion in World Bank financing to expand clean water and sanitation services in underserved communities, as growing climate risks heighten concerns over water security.

DOTr invites European investors to join PH transport projects

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calling on European businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country’s transport infrastructure, with the goal of better mobility and easier daily commutes for Filipinos.

CALAX nears completion, poised to reshape regional trade

MPCALA Holdings Inc. is advancing the final stretch of the 45-kilometer Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), bringing closer a continuous transport corridor expected to ease road congestion and improve logistics links across two of Southern Luzon’s key industrial provinces.

EU, PH hold second security and defense dialogue in Manila

The European Union and the Philippines convened their second Security and Defence Dialogue in Manila on today. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rules-based international order and deepened discussions on regional security, with strong focus on maritime security, freedom of navigation and respect for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The dialogue follows the EU’s announcement of its first European Peace Facility assistance in Asia, a €15 million support package for the Philippines, underscoring the bloc’s commitment to regional stability. The meeting was co-chaired by Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss of the European External Action Service and Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo Herrera-Lim. For Filipinos, this partnership means stronger support for maritime rights, improved regional peace and security, and tangible resources to help keep communities safe.
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