The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone (WCE–SEZ) in Balamban, Cebu is expected to accelerate job creation, attract fresh investments, and strengthen regional supply chains, further cementing the estate’s role as one of the country’s key industrial hubs.
In the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao, the government has imposed a 60-day price freeze and activated emergency livelihood support in affected areas, aiming to stabilize access to essentials while speeding up community and business recovery.
A new P630-million industrial park in Pampanga is set to bolster Central Luzon’s rise as a manufacturing and logistics powerhouse, with developer Fortunetown Properties Corp. preparing to open a 24-hectare facility in Mexico, Pampanga this month.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is within reach of its P300-billion investment target for 2026, with approvals hitting about P297 billion by end-September and three months left in the year.
KABAN Boracay is expanding its food and beverage portfolio ahead of its grand opening this month, bringing Korean restaurant Chung Dam and Japanese dining brand Umi Matsu to its Station 0 complex.
Philippine mall developers are easing off rapid expansion and putting more capital into redevelopments, upgrades and premium lifestyle concepts as changing consumer preferences reshape the retail landscape.