The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is calling for a unified tourism strategy across Metro Clark following a banner 2025 that saw visitor arrivals hit 32.6 million and generate P43.47 billion in receipts.
The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) expects to surpass its P12.35-billion investment target for 2026, buoyed by strong early commitments and sustained investor interest, a senior official said.
The Governance Commission for GOCCs or GCG said on Wednesday it is working to resolve issues raised under the Compensation and Position Classification System for those working in government-owned and controlled corporations, particularly concerns underscored by Clark Development Corp.
Businesses covered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic invoicing mandate have until year-end to upgrade billing and accounting systems, potentially adding to software, technology and training costs.
The Philippines is pushing for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to protect preferential market access and shield exporters from higher tariffs as the country moves closer to losing eligibility for the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).
The United Kingdom is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines without waiting for Manila’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), signaling a parallel approach to bilateral and regional economic integration.
Taiwan-based CQS Precision Die Casting Inc. is expanding into the Philippines with a new manufacturing facility in Batangas, adding robotics production to the industrial mix at LIMA Estate.