Trade & Investments
Philippines, Sweden forge new growth partnerships
The Philippines and Sweden are exploring deeper economic cooperation in renewable energy, digitalization, manufacturing, healthcare, and advanced technologies, as both countries seek to boost...
PH, India push closer to trade deal
The Philippines and India have taken another step toward a possible free trade agreement, using a high-level bilateral trade meeting to advance discussions on deeper economic integration and broaden cooperation in sectors ranging from renewable energy to artificial intelligence.
Philippine food exports gain ground across Asia
The government is ramping up its push to bring more Philippine food products to Asian consumers, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolling out a coordinated export drive in South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand to widen market access and elevate the profile of Filipino food brands abroad.
West Cebu ecozone expansion seen boosting jobs, investments
The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone (WCE–SEZ) in Balamban, Cebu is expected to accelerate job creation, attract fresh investments, and strengthen regional supply chains, further cementing the estate’s role as one of the country’s key industrial hubs.
Marcos expands Cebu Ecozone, eyes 11,000 jobs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expanded the West Cebu Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone (WCIP-SEZ) by 64.7 hectares, a move expected to strengthen Cebu's position as a major industrial hub and support thousands of new jobs in the Visayas.
