Trade & Investments
Customs builds P5.47-B cushion as collections hit record
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected a record P664.78 billion in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency P5.47 billion ahead of target and giving the government a revenue cushion as it heads into the final four months of the year.
MBC warns Pax Silica could become missed opportunity
The Philippines could lose out on major investments tied to Pax Silica unless it moves faster to address political resistance, regulatory hurdles, infrastructure gaps, and workforce needs, the Makati Business Club (MBC) warned.
DTI widens export markets as shipments hit record
Philippine exports surged to a record USD54.92 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 12.9 percent year-on-year, prompting the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to widen its push for new markets and overseas buyers for local businesses.
BOI launches digital guidebook to ease investor process
The Board of Investments (BOI) is putting key government requirements for investors into a single digital platform, aiming to make it easier to navigate permits, regulations, and procedures and reduce uncertainty in setting up projects in the Philippines.
Coconut trade fair sales surge threefold to P309.6M
Sales generated by coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more than tripled to P309.57 million at this year’s COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, pointing to stronger demand for higher-value Philippine coconut products.
