Trade & Investments
Likhang Filipino earns P8-M in first month, signals strong market demand
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) reported that Likhang Filipino earned more than ₱8 million in revenues just over a month after opening on January 15, 2026.
Factory ambitions rise as power woes persist
Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi is increasing its investment in the Philippines even as it wrestles with stubborn infrastructure gaps.
SHERA targets Philippines as export hub
Thailand-based building materials firm SHERA Public Co. Ltd. is ramping up its operations in the Philippines, positioning the country as both a growth market and a potential regional export hub.
Eezee secures $5M, expands regional footprint with strong PH backing
Kickstart Ventures has expanded its support for Southeast Asian procurement platform Eezee, as the startup raised $5 million in a pre-Series B funding round to grow its regional footprint and strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Marcos pushes ASEAN trade unity drive
As the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for deeper regional economic integration to restore the bloc’s role as a global growth engine.
