Economy
PEZA starts 2026 strong, new project pipeline
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) opened 2026 with solid investment momentum, approving 18 new projects worth P12.86 billion during its first Board meeting of the year.
Revisions trim Q3 GDP growth to 3.9%
The Philippine economy grew slightly less than initially reported in the third quarter of 2025, after official data revisions shaved a tenth of a percentage point off headline growth.
Economy seen rebounding in Q4, but full-year growth still below target
The Philippine economy is expected to grow faster in the fourth quarter, helping soften what has been a weak second half of the year, though full-year growth will likely remain below the government’s target.
Banks, DTI forge startup growth pact
Global financial institutions are deepening ties with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to accelerate Philippine startup growth and expand innovation links across ASEAN and Japan.
PCC clears Japanese firm’s Cebu Landmasters deal
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the entry of Singapore-based NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. into Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s Luzon expansion vehicle, clearing the way for the foreign developer to acquire a 40-percent stake in CLI Luzon.
