Trade & Investments
Philippine food exports gain ground across Asia
The government is ramping up its push to bring more Philippine food products to Asian consumers, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolling out a coordinated export drive in South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand to widen market access and elevate the profile of Filipino food brands abroad.
West Cebu ecozone expansion seen boosting jobs, investments
The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone (WCE–SEZ) in Balamban, Cebu is expected to accelerate job creation, attract fresh investments, and strengthen regional supply chains, further cementing the estate’s role as one of the country’s key industrial hubs.
Marcos expands Cebu Ecozone, eyes 11,000 jobs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expanded the West Cebu Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone (WCIP-SEZ) by 64.7 hectares, a move expected to strengthen Cebu's position as a major industrial hub and support thousands of new jobs in the Visayas.
PH, Egypt explore new trade openings, revive economic talks
The Philippines and Egypt are exploring new avenues for trade and investment cooperation, with discussions ranging from textile manufacturing opportunities using premium Egyptian cotton to the possible revival of a bilateral economic committee aimed at deepening commercial ties.
2026 investment blueprint targets high-value growth
The Marcos administration has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a move that economic managers say will sharpen the country's investment strategy by channeling incentives toward industries expected to drive future growth, job creation, and economic transformation.
