Economy
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.
Australia return boosts Philippine mango export drive
Just days after the Philippines celebrated its first fresh mango exports to Canada, the country has secured another breakthrough with the return of fresh...
US backs Luzon Corridor, energy partnership push
The US has reaffirmed its support for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), signaling that economic cooperation is becoming an increasingly important pillar of the longstanding US-Philippines alliance alongside defense and security ties.
Filipino design finds prime 5th Avenue stage
Philippine furniture and home décor makers are gaining a coveted showcase in the heart of Manhattan as the Likhang Filipino exhibition brings the country's design craftsmanship to one of the world's most influential commercial corridors.
AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.
