Trade & Investments
Australian investors with A$1.4 trillion scout Philippine deals
Australian institutional investors overseeing nearly A$1.4 trillion in assets are in the Philippines this week to scout deals in energy, infrastructure, and other strategic sectors, bringing a potentially deep pool of long-term capital to the country.
PH seeks Japan banana crown as tariff talks advance
The Philippines is seeking to regain its position as Japan’s top banana supplier as Manila pushes for lower tariffs in the ongoing review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
Philippines seeks deeper China ties despite tensions, Go says
The Philippines wants to deepen trade and investment ties with China despite geopolitical tensions, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said, citing Beijing’s role as the country’s biggest import source and a key provider of technology for infrastructure projects.
Customs builds P5.47-B cushion as collections hit record
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected a record P664.78 billion in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency P5.47 billion ahead of target and giving the government a revenue cushion as it heads into the final four months of the year.
MBC warns Pax Silica could become missed opportunity
The Philippines could lose out on major investments tied to Pax Silica unless it moves faster to address political resistance, regulatory hurdles, infrastructure gaps, and workforce needs, the Makati Business Club (MBC) warned.
