Economy

Investment activity at the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is expected to gain momentum following a new order from the Bureau of Customs formally recognizing the ecozone as both an importing and exporting freeport, as well as an accrediting agency for the Customs Client Profile Registration System (CPRS).

The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has remitted a record P585.7 million in dividends to the National Treasury, up 88 percent from the P310.9 million it turned over a year earlier, underscoring stronger earnings and improved operational efficiency in 2025.

Exporters in the Philippines are warning of looming business closures as surging fuel costs and persistent supply chain disruptions strain operations, with many firms saying they may last only a few months without urgent government support.

The Philippines faces a markedly weaker growth trajectory after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 expansion forecast to 4.1 percent, citing intensifying global shocks and a softer domestic backdrop.

Global information and analytics firm RELX is accelerating its expansion in the Philippines through a hub-and-spoke model anchored on talent development, reinforcing the country’s growing role in its global operations.