Australia is launching a P2-billion economic program in the Philippines to attract investment, advance business reforms and strengthen fiscal management over the next five years.
The Philippines and European Union have completed free trade talks, and the country’s top business group says small and medium enterprises stand to gain the most.
The Philippines and the European Union have reached a “substantial agreement” in negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), putting the deal on track for formal conclusion in the coming months.
About 100 textile MSMEs, weavers, artisans and designers will converge in Makati next month to tap new markets for Philippine-made fabrics and products, as the local weaving industry seeks to turn traditional crafts into scalable businesses.
The Philippines is using its 2026 ASEAN chairship to push a more predictable regional trading environment, with lower trade barriers, faster customs processes and deeper digital integration emerging as priorities for businesses across Southeast Asia.