Economy

Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.

The Clark Development Corporation is stepping up efforts to position Clark Freeport as an emerging hub for global game development, leveraging its expanding information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, streamlined business processes, and creative-friendly environment.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is projecting a stronger export run in 2026, riding on record-breaking trade performance last year and a fresh wave of investments flowing into economic zones nationwide.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

The Lunar New Year, by law, is a special non-working holiday in the Philippines.