Economy
Infrastructure projects seen boosting H2 growth
The Marcos administration expects a pickup in infrastructure spending to provide fresh momentum for the economy in the second half of the year as public works projects delayed by government reviews gradually resume.
Overstaying cargo seen as root of port congestion
The country's persistent port congestion stems less from empty containers than from thousands of overstaying laden boxes occupying valuable terminal space, according to the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), which is urging faster action from the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
PCCI warns NAIA cargo delays threaten electronics competitiveness
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has sounded the alarm over worsening cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that prolonged delays could undermine the competitiveness of the country’s largest export industry.
Japanese firms signal fresh expansion plans in Philippines
Japanese companies are preparing a new round of investments in the Philippines, reinforcing the country's position as a key manufacturing base in Southeast Asia amid ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains and strengthen regional production networks.
Exporters seek BOC rules as trade losses mount
Philippine exporters are calling on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to establish clear rules governing returned export shipments, warning that policy gaps are compounding losses from ongoing disruptions in Middle East and European trade routes.
