Marcos pushes ASEAN trade unity drive
As the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for deeper regional economic integration to restore the bloc’s role as a global growth engine.
Qatar’s JTA lines up $3B Philippine investment
Doha-based investment powerhouse JTA International Investment Holding is lining up as much as USD3 billion in fresh capital for the Philippines, signaling one of the largest prospective foreign investment pushes into the country this year.
Bank marketers make themselves heard
If marketing once played a supporting role in banking, 2026 suggests it is ready for top billing.
Philippines weighs united ASEAN front on US tariff
The Philippines is weighing whether to push for a coordinated regional response to Washington’s newly announced 15 percent global tariff, as trade talks continue and no formal position has been adopted.
Business applauds BIR’s clean up drive
The Makati Business Club has thrown its support behind a bold internal crackdown at the Bureau of Internal Revenue, welcoming the filing of cases against 25 revenue personnel accused of misusing Letters of Authority.
