Philippine food brands eye India boom
Philippine food manufacturers are sharpening their focus on India as biscuit maker Monde M.Y. San Corporation and banana chipmaker See’s International Food Manufacturing Corp. headline the country’s participation at Indusfood 2026, set for January 8 to 10 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida.
Alaskan Airlines mega order lifts Boeing trust
Boeing landed Alaska Airlines’ largest aircraft order ever, a sweeping deal that signals renewed confidence in the US plane maker despite last year’s safety crisis and ongoing certification hurdles.
Balloons will return to Tarlac skies to lift a nation’s mood
When the hot air balloons rise again in February 2026, it will feel less like the return of an event and more like the reopening of a beloved chapter in Philippine travel. After taking a breather in 2025, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta comes back with renewed purpose, reminding travelers why this sky-filled weekend has long been a bright spot on the tourism calendar.
Foreign reserves reach US$110.9 billion in December 2025
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at US$110.9 billion at the end of December 2025, based on preliminary data.
Auto parts makers sound alarm bells after budget veto
Philippine auto parts manufacturers are warning that the veto of funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) could accelerate the decline of the country’s already fragile automotive manufacturing sector.
