APECO seeks bigger budget to unlock P18B pipeline
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is asking Congress for stronger budget support to keep an estimated P18 billion investment pipeline moving, warning that a sharp funding cut could undermine the economic zone’s ability to attract investors.
Clouted, OneLot put Philippine startups on map
Two Philippine startups are getting a bigger regional spotlight after Clouted and OneLot landed on Forbes Asia’s 2026 “100 to Watch” list, putting the country’s young tech ventures among Asia-Pacific’s emerging companies to watch.
Toyota PH remits P23.66B to customs
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) remitted P23.66 billion in customs duties and taxes in the first seven months of 2026, emerging as the biggest revenue contributor to the Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas (BOC-POB).
Philippines P6.36T project pipeline faces execution test
The Philippines has built a P6.36-trillion investment pipeline, but the bigger challenge now is turning projects on paper into construction sites, operating facilities, and productive assets.
Michelin targets industrial tires for Philippine growth
Michelin is looking beyond passenger cars to drive its next phase of growth in the Philippines, targeting the country’s mining, agriculture, logistics, construction, and other industrial sectors.
