The Philippines’ freight and logistics industry is poised for sustained growth through 2031, fueled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, infrastructure investments, and rising demand for faster and more specialized delivery services, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence.

Domestic trade in the Philippines continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained movement of goods across the country despite persistent regional trade imbalances driven by uneven production and consumption patterns.

The Philippine Competition Commission has warned rice importers against sharing sensitive trade information as it monitors compliance with the government’s temporary rice price cap, stressing that businesses must make independent market decisions to preserve fair competition.

Upson International Corp. improved retail productivity in 2025 despite ending the year with fewer stores, as stronger same-store sales and higher margins offset a network rationalization strategy, company president and chief executive officer Arlene Louisa Sy said.

Filinvest Land, Inc. said its mall business continued to strengthen in the first quarter, with leasing revenues climbing 17 percent year-on-year to P744 million as higher tenant occupancy and stronger consumer traffic boosted recurring income.

The Philippines is drawing renewed investment interest from Chinese companies involved in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, manufacturing and telecommunications infrastructure, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.

The government is seeking to expand the P2-billion financing pool for a program helping public transport operators transition to electric vehicles (EVs), as demand grows among transport groups and delivery riders looking for cleaner and more cost-efficient mobility options.

Prices of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene will increase nationwide this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed on Monday.

Financial inclusion in the Philippines has made significant strides, with formal account ownership nearly doubling since 2011 based on the World Bank’s Global Findex Database. But the deeper challenge is now emerging as access has expanded faster than sustained usage of financial services.