Trade & Investments
PEZA fast-tracks 30 new ecozones yearly expansion
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is stepping on the gas, targeting the proclamation of 20 to 30 new economic zones every year as it banks on a wider network of investment hubs to drive jobs, exports and countryside growth.
Philippines, US eye year-end Pax Silica investment pact
The Philippines and the US are racing to seal a framework agreement for the proposed Pax Silica technology hub in New Clark City before year-end, a move that could unlock one of Southeast Asia's biggest platforms for artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing investments.
Ayala investments get fresh lift after Singapore talks
The Ayala Group is poised to ramp up investments in digital infrastructure and healthcare after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held separate meetings with key Singapore-based partners during his working visit, reinforcing investor confidence in two sectors seen as vital to the country's long-term growth.
Barrio Fiesta boosts output with P600M Bulacan plant
Prime Global Corp. has expanded its manufacturing footprint with the opening of a P600-million Barrio Fiesta production facility in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, a move that triples capacity as the company positions itself to meet rising demand at home and overseas.
Government bets P140 million on bigger World Trade Center
The government is stepping up its push to capture a larger share of the lucrative meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market, injecting an additional P140 million into the expansion of the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) to strengthen the country's business tourism infrastructure.
