Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a national council to fast-track artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, coordinate government initiatives, and attract investments in the emerging technology, while addressing risks to jobs and workers.
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.
The Philippines is seeking Brazilian investments in food processing, ethanol and clean energy, as government and business leaders pursue partnerships to boost domestic production, create jobs and strengthen food and energy security.
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is banking on expanded Malampaya gas production and large-scale pumped storage hydropower projects to strengthen Philippine energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices and accommodate a growing share of renewable power.
Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a 3.7‑percent jump in passenger traffic for the January‑to‑October period, driven largely by steady domestic travel demand, signaling strong momentum for the low‑cost carrier ahead of the Christmas peak season.
SM Investments Corp. Vice Chairperson Tessie Sy-Coson has urged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to broaden their markets and strengthen sales, saying good products and innovation alone cannot sustain business growth, create jobs and improve livelihoods.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has renewed its collaboration with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) under the Pagsasarili initiative, expanding digital learning resources for Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac.
The Philippines is pushing for standardized corporate greenhouse‑gas reporting to fix fragmented emissions data, help local businesses access climate finance, and keep up with global trade requirements, DENR Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta‑Teh said during the COP 31 forum in Turkiye.