Trade & Investments
Malacanang pushes back against US labor claims
Malacañang has rejected allegations that the Philippines lacks adequate safeguards against forced labor, pushing back against findings in a recent United States Trade Representative (USTR) review that could potentially expose certain Philippine exports to additional tariffs.
PEZA investments nearly double on export boom
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) posted a sharp rise in investment approvals in the first five months of 2026, driven by a wave of export-oriented and technology-intensive projects that reinforced the country’s position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub.
Australia return boosts Philippine mango export drive
Just days after the Philippines celebrated its first fresh mango exports to Canada, the country has secured another breakthrough with the return of fresh...
US backs Luzon Corridor, energy partnership push
The US has reaffirmed its support for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), signaling that economic cooperation is becoming an increasingly important pillar of the longstanding US-Philippines alliance alongside defense and security ties.
Filipino design finds prime 5th Avenue stage
Philippine furniture and home décor makers are gaining a coveted showcase in the heart of Manhattan as the Likhang Filipino exhibition brings the country's design craftsmanship to one of the world's most influential commercial corridors.
