Economy
PH strengthens US tariff case with forced labor ban
The Philippines has bolstered its position in the US' ongoing Section 301 tariff review by adopting stricter rules that prohibit the importation of goods produced through forced labor, a move aimed at strengthening supply chain integrity while protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair competition.
Fiuu expands JCB payments access for Philippine merchants
The Philippines is set to gain stronger cross-border payment capabilities as Southeast Asian fintech firm Fiuu secures a JCB Direct Acquiring license covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, opening new opportunities for local merchants to tap regional and Japanese consumer spending.
MAP urges SONA shift from politics to economic execution
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to use his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to move the national agenda away from political debates and toward faster economic execution, emphasizing jobs, investments, and lower living costs as the country’s most urgent priorities.
US, Philippines forge wider strategic economic alliance
The US and the Philippines are widening their alliance beyond military cooperation, with infrastructure, technology, supply chains, and health security emerging as new pillars of a partnership increasingly shaped by economic resilience.
Philippines targets bigger export breakthrough
The Philippines is betting on a wider export playbook to keep its trade momentum alive, with the government turning to free trade agreements (FTAs), new product discoveries and stronger support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to fuel the next growth wave.
