Gilbert had barely settled into his seat on a Friday evening flight bound for Manila, pleased to be heading home after several days of meetings in Mindanao. An hour later, the single-aisle jet remained parked on the tarmac at Francisco Bangoy International Airport, engines silent, cabin restless.

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) hailed a sweeping 6-3 decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down former President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, calling it a decisive lift of an unfair burden on Philippine exporters.

Newly-merged Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) is accelerating its manufacturing push, unveiling a major expansion in motorcycle engine components as it doubles down on its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.