Economy
Pinched wallets, sharper choices reshape Filipino spending
Filipino consumers are tightening their belts and reading the fine print as financial strain pushes them toward more cautious, calculated, and emotionally driven spending, according to Germaine Reyes, chief executive of Synergy Market Research + Strategic Consultancy.
Philippines courts Japanese capital with banking alliance
The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for Japanese capital, formalizing a three-way partnership between the Board of Investments (BOI), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
Casiguran eyed as Philippines’ next pharma hub
Casiguran, Aurora may soon emerge as a strategic node in the Philippines’ pharmaceutical supply chain, as the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement Inc. (PPPI) begin exploring plans for a dedicated pharma investment hub.
Stress, stigma, productivity: Philippines nears tipping point
The International Labour Organization doesn’t usually deal in drama, but its latest findings on the Philippines read like a slow-burning corporate thriller: mounting pressure, suppressed voices, and a productivity plot twist that businesses can’t afford to ignore.
Manila hosts trilateral push for Luzon Corridor
Manila is set to host a milestone for regional economic cooperation as the fourth Steering Committee Meeting of the Luzon Economic Corridor convenes in May 2026, gathering senior officials from the Philippines, the US, and Japan to accelerate implementation of the flagship initiative.
