Trade & Investments
US backs Luzon Corridor, energy partnership push
The US has reaffirmed its support for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), signaling that economic cooperation is becoming an increasingly important pillar of the longstanding US-Philippines alliance alongside defense and security ties.
Filipino design finds prime 5th Avenue stage
Philippine furniture and home décor makers are gaining a coveted showcase in the heart of Manhattan as the Likhang Filipino exhibition brings the country's design craftsmanship to one of the world's most influential commercial corridors.
AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.
BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump
The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.
Australia joins Luzon Corridor, deepens economic partnership
Australia has formally joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), underscoring its growing commitment to the Philippines’ infrastructure modernization, investment promotion, and economic reform agenda as bilateral ties continue to deepen.
