Economy
PEZA push reforms to speed up investments
Proposed amendments to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) charter seek to significantly expand the agency’s autonomy, giving it broader regulatory control and faster decision-making powers in a bid to sharpen the Philippines’ competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investments.
PH, Germany advance economic ties, EU deal
The Philippines and Germany are moving beyond conventional trade relations toward a more strategic economic partnership centered on resilient supply chains, innovation, and sustainability, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
CIAC, Jamco seal P600-M Clark expansion deal
Clark International Airport Corporation and Jamco Philippines Inc. formalized a P600-million expansion agreement on June 23, 2026, deepening Clark’s positioning as a rising aerospace manufacturing hub and signaling renewed investor confidence in high-value production within the country.
BOC-led raid nets P1.7-B illicit cigarette haul
A major multi-agency crackdown has led to one of the Philippines’ largest recent seizures of illicit tobacco, with authorities intercepting 23 containers of smuggled...
PH courts Chongqing investors for manufacturing, green tech push
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract investors from Chongqing, China’s major industrial and innovation hub, as a 16-member business delegation explores opportunities...
