Economy
PH, Egypt explore new trade openings, revive economic talks
The Philippines and Egypt are exploring new avenues for trade and investment cooperation, with discussions ranging from textile manufacturing opportunities using premium Egyptian cotton to the possible revival of a bilateral economic committee aimed at deepening commercial ties.
2026 investment blueprint targets high-value growth
The Marcos administration has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a move that economic managers say will sharpen the country's investment strategy by channeling incentives toward industries expected to drive future growth, job creation, and economic transformation.
Malacanang pushes back against US labor claims
Malacañang has rejected allegations that the Philippines lacks adequate safeguards against forced labor, pushing back against findings in a recent United States Trade Representative (USTR) review that could potentially expose certain Philippine exports to additional tariffs.
DTI, WomenBizPH deepen push for women entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Women's Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPH) have renewed their partnership for another six years, underscoring growing efforts to unlock the economic potential of women-led enterprises as key drivers of inclusive growth.
PEZA investments nearly double on export boom
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) posted a sharp rise in investment approvals in the first five months of 2026, driven by a wave of export-oriented and technology-intensive projects that reinforced the country’s position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub.
