Economy
2025 growth slows, keeping rate cuts on the table
The economy rounded 2025 on a weak footing, raising the likelihood of another policy rate adjustment by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Factories rebound as Philippine PMI climbs in January
The Philippine manufacturing sector opened 2026 with renewed momentum, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index signaled a broad-based improvement in operating conditions in January, according to S&P Global.
MYEG, PEZA renew pact to deepen digital trade
MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have renewed their partnership to further strengthen digital government services and improve ease of doing business for PEZA-registered firms nationwide.
Shera intensifies Philippine expansion drive
Thai fiber cement maker Sherpa Public Company Limited is gearing up for a second expansion phase in the Philippines, signaling deeper confidence in the country’s construction and housing boom.
Tariff Commission nixes final safeguard on recycled imports
The Tariff Commission (TC) has recommended against imposing a definitive general safeguard duty on imports of recycled corrugating medium, concluding that statutory thresholds under Philippine trade law were not fully satisfied after a months-long investigation.
