The Philippines is aiming to advance discussions on a potential review of its trade agreement with Japan while seeking Tokyo’s backing for Manila’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.
The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation. is expanding its digital and clinic-based healthcare network as it seeks to address widening healthcare access gaps among Filipino workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.
Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the BARMM’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) have signed two key agreements: a Transition Agreement (TA) on power and electrification, and a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on energy efficiency.
Puregold Price Club, Inc. and GCash are expanding digital payment and financial management tools for sari-sari stores, a move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion and helping thousands of small retailers modernize their operations.
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country.
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.