Trade & Investments
Ports, proximity shape Philippines’ diverging trade flows
The Bureau of Customs’ 2025 lists of top importers at the Port of Batangas and the Manila International Container Port (MICP) reveal more than a split in economic roles—they show how location dictates the direction, speed, and cost of trade.
House backs Bicol Ecozone as 5th hub
The House of Representatives has endorsed a resolution pushing for the proclamation of the proposed Bicol Ecozone in Pantao, Libon, Albay as the fifth public economic zone under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), signaling a major step toward boosting trade along the country’s eastern seaboard.
Weak peso, broad gains across Philippine economy
Amid concern over the peso’s slide, exporters are reframing the narrative: depreciation is no longer a one-sided drag, but a broader source of gains.
BOI logs P4.8T investments, jobs surge
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved more than P4.8 trillion in investments and generated over 421,000 jobs during the first cycle of the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), with renewable energy projects dominating the pipeline.
Australia pushes Philippine growth in key sectors
Australia is stepping up its economic engagement with the Philippines, launching a new business mission on March 18 focused on high-impact industries poised to drive the next wave of bilateral growth.
