The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) are positioning the Port of Subic Bay as a strategic logistics hub for the country's growing artificial intelligence and semiconductor ambitions, a move aimed at strengthening the Philippines' role in high-value global supply chains.
McDonald's Philippines marked its 45th anniversary with a clean sweep at the 20th Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards, highlighting how corporate success is increasingly measured not only by financial results but also by long-term contributions to society.
The Jollibee Group has set a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing after its Danao Commissary in Cebu became the first manufacturing facility in the Philippines to receive LEED certification for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), signaling that industrial plants can pursue ambitious environmental goals without sacrificing operational efficiency.
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has urged China Daily to remove an AI-generated video that it said portrayed the Philippines in a derogatory manner, warning that such content risks damaging goodwill and business ties between the two countries.
The Philippines saw its net financial obligations to foreign lenders and investors expand to $65.6 billion as of end-June 2026, equivalent to 13.4 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is a reflection of what the country owns abroad versus what it owes to foreign entities. Preliminary balance sheet figures show this liability expanded from $55.0 billion, or 11.2 percent of GDP, recorded at the end of March 2026.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-assistance program designed to turn investment commitments into operating projects faster as international interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor grows.
The government is stepping up preparations for the expected impact of Super El Niño, rolling out measures to protect farms, water supplies, power systems and communities from extreme heat and prolonged drought.