Trade & Investments
DTI sees strong demand for P4-B MSME fund
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque reported strong early demand for the government’s P4-billion financing program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), signaling growing business confidence and urgent financing needs.
Clark simplifies permits with auto-renewal reform rollout
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) has launched an automatic business permit renewal system for qualified locators, marking a major step in its drive to improve the ease of doing business in the Clark Freeport Zone.
PickUp Coffee brews a cross-Pacific play, establishes network in Mexico
In a country that treats coffee as both ritual and right, Philippine upstart PickUp Coffee is making a surprisingly smooth entrance. Its secret is not a rare bean or barista theatrics. It is speed, price discipline, and an instinct for where the line will form next.
PEZA may adjust targets as investments fall 23% in Q1
Approved investments by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) fell 23 percent in the first quarter to P45.53 billion, down from P58.95 billion a year earlier, as global uncertainties tempered capital commitments.
Philippines steady at 36th in 2026 IP Index
The US Chamber of Commerce has kept the Philippines at 36th place out of 55 economies in its 2026 International IP Index, unchanged from the previous year, despite noting incremental gains in the country’s intellectual property (IP) environment.
