Trade & Investments
PH exports eye $100B as electronics drive growth
Philippine merchandise exports could hit a record USD100 billion in 2026, up from about USD84 billion last year, as surging electronics shipments and a possible mineral export recovery offset risks from US tariff policies.
Green Lane speeds permits as investment pipeline expands
The government’s Green Lane for Strategic Investments has cut actual permit processing time by nearly 60 percent, offering a concrete measure of faster approvals as a much larger investment pipeline moves through development stages.
PEZA nears 2026 investment target as approvals accelerate
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is within reach of its P300-billion investment target for 2026, with approvals hitting about P297 billion by end-September and three months left in the year.
GCash shares start as few as 100 shares or only P660 for retail investors
Mynt Inc., GCash’s operator, lets the public buy shares for as low as 100 shares — just P660 at P6.60 apiece — far lower than the usual 1,000-share minimum for small investors.
Toshiba plans major Philippine expansion, adding 3,000 jobs
Toshiba Corp. is preparing a major three-year expansion of its hard disk drive manufacturing operations in the Philippines, potentially adding 3,000 jobs as rising demand for data storage strengthens the country’s role in the global technology supply chain.
