Economy
DTI helps MNEX fast-track ₱180M Batangas manufacturing plant
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to accelerate the launch of Singaporean manufacturer MNEX’s P180-million precision manufacturing facility in Batangas, with production targeted to begin in early 2027.
DPWH prioritized funding to complete long-delayed infrastructure projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking to overhaul infrastructure budgeting by ensuring that ongoing projects receive funding until completion, a move aimed at curbing years-long delays and preventing unfinished public works from being stranded by shifting government priorities.
I Squared Capital advances $2B energy, logistics investments
Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital is advancing a USD2-billion investment program in the Philippines, targeting fuel storage, pipeline development and cold chain logistics as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and improve supply chain resilience.
₱150 plastic tax may raise costs across Philippine economy
A proposed P150-per-kilogram excise tax on single-use plastics could increase costs across the Philippine supply chain, with potential consequences for consumers, small businesses and manufacturers, according to the Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA).
ASEAN business leaders seek fresh Philippine investment opportunities
Southeast Asian business leaders are set to explore new trade, investment and tourism opportunities in the Philippines, as the country seeks to attract more regional capital and deepen its role in ASEAN’s increasingly interconnected economy.
