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Philippine factories rebound as demand strengthens

Philippine manufacturers started the second half of 2026 on stronger footing, with factory output and new orders posting their fastest growth in five months as businesses tapped existing inventories to keep up with improving demand.

EV incentives boost local auto parts, export push

The Philippines’ P60-billion Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) is opening new opportunities for local automotive parts makers as the industry eyes a bigger role in electric vehicle production and commercial EV exports.

Visaya bets on AI to become frontier firm

For nearly two decades, Visaya has built its business the traditional way, by mastering processes, developing specialized talent, and earning the trust of global clients one contract at a time.

Markets await key data amid cautious investor outlook

Philippine financial markets are entering a pivotal week as investors weigh a heavy lineup of economic data, corporate earnings, and global developments that could shape sentiment and expectations for monetary policy.

Holcim exits Philippines in $807M deal with China’s Huaxin

Holcim is selling its Philippine operations to China-based Huaxin Building Materials in a transaction valued at USD807 million, marking a major shift in the ownership landscape of one of the country’s biggest cement producers.

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Cheaper power could unlock 161,000 jobs, World Bank says

Accelerating power sector reforms could slash electricity prices, create more than 161,000 jobs and lift about 730,000 Filipinos out of poverty by 2030, with the World Bank arguing that lower energy costs may be one of the country's biggest catalysts for faster and more inclusive economic growth.

AI can unlock globally competitive Filipino innovations, IPOPHL

Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Teodoro C. Pascua said artificial intelligence could become a powerful engine for transforming Filipino ideas into globally competitive products, provided innovation is matched with stronger protection of intellectual property rights.

Supreme Court ruling reels in Philippine seafood export risks

The Supreme Court's decision striking down Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 has cast a wide net over the Philippines' fisheries sector, raising questions that reach well beyond the country's waters. 

Eala-Pegula finals match rescheduled 

After hours of weather delays, organizers of the Mubadala DC Open postponed the women's singles final between Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula to noon Monday (midnight Tuesday in Manila) to allow the championship match to resume under safer conditions. Play was repeatedly interrupted by rain, forcing officials to suspend action for the safety of players and spectators. World No. 3 and top seed Pegula rallied from an early 3-4 deficit to capture the opening set, 6-4. Eala responded by taking the first game of the second set and built a 2-1 lead before another downpour halted play once again. Organizers said Sunday’s tickets will be honored while 1,000 more will be offered to fans who want to watch the finals.
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