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PH startup funding steadies but remains tight in 2025
The Philippine startup scene showed signs of stabilizing in 2025, even as funding remained difficult and investors stayed cautious, according to a new report by Kickstart Ventures and DealStreet Asia.
Philippines seeks bigger US minerals role
The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the US’ critical minerals supply chain, with fresh details expected as both sides prepare for a bilateral strategic dialogue next week, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said.
Office glut glut to push prices down through 2027, hitting developers and reshaping choices for Filipinos
Office occupancy in Metro Manila is expected to keep falling until 2027 as new buildings open faster than companies can fill them, according to real estate consultancy Prime Philippines. The oversupply is putting continued downward pressure on office rents and property values.
UK tech courts Manila AI alliances
UK technology leaders are stepping up their Southeast Asia push, with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity partnerships firmly in the spotlight at UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 in Manila.
FDI inflows rise in November, signaling steady foreign confidence in PH
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines reached a net US$897 million in November 2025, lifting total inflows for the first eleven months of the year to US$7.1 billion. The increase shows that foreign investors continue to put new money into the country despite global uncertainty.
Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite
After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.
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PH startup funding steadies but remains tight in 2025
The Philippine startup scene showed signs of stabilizing in 2025, even as funding remained difficult and investors stayed cautious, according to a new report by Kickstart Ventures and DealStreet Asia.
Philippines seeks bigger US minerals role
The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the US’ critical minerals supply chain, with fresh details expected as both sides prepare for a bilateral strategic dialogue next week, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said.
Office glut glut to push prices down through 2027, hitting developers and reshaping choices for Filipinos
Office occupancy in Metro Manila is expected to keep falling until 2027 as new buildings open faster than companies can fill them, according to real estate consultancy Prime Philippines. The oversupply is putting continued downward pressure on office rents and property values.
UK tech courts Manila AI alliances
UK technology leaders are stepping up their Southeast Asia push, with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity partnerships firmly in the spotlight at UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 in Manila.
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PH startup funding steadies but remains tight in 2025
The Philippine startup scene showed signs of stabilizing in 2025, even as funding remained difficult and investors stayed cautious, according to a new report by Kickstart Ventures and DealStreet Asia.
Philippines seeks bigger US minerals role
The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the US’ critical minerals supply chain, with fresh details expected as both sides prepare for a bilateral strategic dialogue next week, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said.
Office glut glut to push prices down through 2027, hitting developers and reshaping choices for Filipinos
Office occupancy in Metro Manila is expected to keep falling until 2027 as new buildings open faster than companies can fill them, according to real estate consultancy Prime Philippines. The oversupply is putting continued downward pressure on office rents and property values.
UK tech courts Manila AI alliances
UK technology leaders are stepping up their Southeast Asia push, with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity partnerships firmly in the spotlight at UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 in Manila.
FDI inflows rise in November, signaling steady foreign confidence in PH
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines reached a net US$897 million in November 2025, lifting total inflows for the first eleven months of the year to US$7.1 billion. The increase shows that foreign investors continue to put new money into the country despite global uncertainty.
Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite
After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.
Sunlight Air moves turboprops, exits Manila–Cebu route
Boutique carrier Sunlight Air is relocating all its turboprop operations from Manila to Clark International Airport, a shift that will also ground its Manila–Cebu flights starting March 29 as part of the government’s airport decongestion drive.
Globe steps up child online protection for Safer Internet Day 2026
Globe is strengthening its efforts to protect children online as part of Safer Internet Day 2026, warning that online sexual abuse and exploitation of children remains a growing threat as internet access expands in the Philippines.
Metrobank flags shifts to Asia, alternatives in 2026 asset allocation
Private wealth investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined and opportunity-driven approach to asset allocation, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Instead of taking broad market bets, investors are becoming more selective about where they take risks and how they diversify their portfolios.
US signals openness to Philippines free trade pact
The US remains open to a free trade agreement with the Philippines, but Manila is in no rush to seal the deal.