Economy
Franchising seen resilient despite slower 2026 growth
Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.
Philippine bonds to join Global Index in 2027
The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.
E-TRACC exemption cuts costs, speeds export shipments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed a recent policy shift by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) exempting qualified exporters from the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) system, saying the move will reduce costs and streamline cargo flows.
Clark eyes unified tourism push after record year
The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is calling for a unified tourism strategy across Metro Clark following a banner 2025 that saw visitor arrivals hit 32.6 million and generate P43.47 billion in receipts.
Rebisco eyes PEZA areas for expansion push
Snack manufacturer Rebisco Group of Food Companies is evaluating a potential shift of part of its expansion pipeline into economic zones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), following an exploratory meeting aimed at aligning growth plans with national industrial priorities.
