Economy

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a feasibility inspection for the potential construction of a seaport and airport in the Kalayaan Island Group, a move Malacañang says could jumpstart tourism and create new livelihood streams in one of the country’s most remote municipalities.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is pushing back firmly against any suggestion that Manila should return to Washington’s intellectual property watch list, arguing its removal remains “fully warranted.”

Global capability centers (GCCs) are poised to outpace the broader information technology–business process management (IT-BPM) industry in both revenue and job creation, underscoring their growing role in the Philippines’ outsourcing landscape.

Hann Philippines, Inc. is set to make a major mark on New Clark City’s growing landscape, announcing plans to build a world-class international school within its Hann Reserve development.

A delegation from the European Parliament has thrown its weight behind efforts to revive negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union, signaling renewed momentum for a long-anticipated pact.