The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Villar Group are set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement on September 10, 2026, a key step toward securing access to a critical property needed for the Las Piñas station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.
The Philippine economy continues to show strong stability despite global headwinds, backed by steady trade, cash remittances, and a well-capitalized banking system, according to the latest review by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
Technology is giving Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more ways to raise productivity, reach customers beyond their local markets, and scale without the heavy investment in physical infrastructure traditionally required for expansion.
Amid modest overall air travel growth and geopolitical pressures on demand, Cebu Pacific has secured its standing as the country’s top airline in both domestic and international passenger markets for the first half of 2026—an important milestone for travelers and shippers relying on reliable, far-reaching air connectivity across and beyond the country.
Philippine chief financial officers want a bigger role in shaping corporate growth, but gaps in investment authority, technology readiness, and skills are limiting their ability to drive value creation, according to the latest EY Global DNA of the CFO survey.
The Philippines plans to source up to 75 percent of its government borrowing from the domestic market as it seeks to limit foreign-exchange risks while bringing down its budget deficit and easing taxes on workers and small businesses.
The Aboitiz Group expects to soon close its P13.7-billion infrastructure deal with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a unit of BlackRock, as the group moves to bring a major global investor into its infrastructure business.
The Marcos administration is seeking P197.3 billion for rail projects in 2027, with nearly all of the proposed spending concentrated on two major lines aimed at easing congestion and improving access to jobs and economic centers.