Trade & Investments
FFCCCII aims big with ASEAN Summit
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese investments as it gears up to host the ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit in Metro Manila from October 18–20, 2026.
Helioway Pours P200M Into Batangas
China-based Helioway Precision Hardware (Phils) Corp. is investing more than P200 million in a new precision manufacturing facility in Batangas, marking its formal entry into the Philippines’ export sector after signing a registration agreement with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Tariff truce sparks Philippine garments export sprint
Philippine apparel exporters are racing against time, scrambling to squeeze shipments into a fleeting 150-day window after the US trimmed newly imposed tariffs from 19 percent to as low as 10 percent, or potentially 15 percent.
GCash adds global REIT, income funds to widen Filipinos’ investment options
Digital finance app GCash has partnered with Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines) to give Filipinos easier access to global real estate and other income-generating investments.
LIMA Gateway spurs Luzon investment surge
Southern Luzon is lining up for a major infrastructure boost as Aboitiz Economic Estates pushes ahead with the LIMA Gateway interchange, a project set for completion in 2027 that promises faster logistics, smoother commutes and stronger investor appeal.
