Economy
Philippine factories roar back into high gear
The Philippines’ manufacturing engine is revving at its fastest clip in more than six years, signaling a decisive turn in the country’s industrial cycle.
Middle East turmoil jolts Philippine export outlook
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are sending fresh shockwaves through global trade, and the Philippines is squarely in the blast radius.
FFCCCII aims big with ASEAN Summit
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese investments as it gears up to host the ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit in Metro Manila from October 18–20, 2026.
Helioway Pours P200M Into Batangas
China-based Helioway Precision Hardware (Phils) Corp. is investing more than P200 million in a new precision manufacturing facility in Batangas, marking its formal entry into the Philippines’ export sector after signing a registration agreement with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
BSP launches monthly business survey; firms turn cautiously optimistic
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released the first results of its new monthly Business Expectations Survey (BES), giving policymakers a more frequent reading of business sentiment across the country.
