Trade & Investments
US DFC eyes bigger Philippine investments across strategic growth sectors
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said the Philippines is well positioned to tap its USD205 billion global investment capacity as the agency ramps up efforts to finance commercially viable private-sector projects supporting the country's infrastructure and industrial ambitions.
Clark’s $3.8B chip exports spur push for faster reforms
Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.
Philippines, Denmark deepen ties vis development financing
The Philippines and Denmark have signed a new financing cooperation agreement aimed at unlocking investments for infrastructure, renewable energy, climate action and other priority sectors, reinforcing Manila's push to tap global partnerships to Jo support long-term economic growth.
BOI sweetness incentives to build local clinker capacity
The government is sharpening its industrial policy for the cement sector, extending fiscal incentives to integrated cement projects while encouraging manufacturers to produce more clinker locally to reduce import dependence and strengthen the domestic supply chain.
PEZA lands P83M IT investment in Davao
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has secured another investment for the country's expanding digital economy, signing a registration agreement with Industry Shared Services Centre Inc. for an P83-million information technology project in Davao City that is expected to generate more than 290 direct jobs.
