Economy
Zobel eyes 5% growth, rebound as risks ease
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corp., struck a cautiously optimistic tone on the Philippines’ economic outlook, projecting a rebound as near-term risks begin to ease and structural strengths remain intact.
Japan eyes bigger role in PH infrastructure push via PPP
Ambassador ENDO Kazuya has highlighted the growing opportunities for infrastructure development in the Philippines, particularly through public-private partnerships (PPP), during the Japan-Philippines Business Dialogue on Infrastructure and PPP Opportunities.
Franchising seen resilient despite slower 2026 growth
Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.
Philippine bonds to join Global Index in 2027
The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.
E-TRACC exemption cuts costs, speeds export shipments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed a recent policy shift by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) exempting qualified exporters from the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) system, saying the move will reduce costs and streamline cargo flows.
