The Philippines is poised for another potentially record-breaking year in exports in 2026, buoyed by resilient global demand, expanding trade access, and continued strength in both electronics and agriculture, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry Misamis Oriental have expanded their partnership to strengthen logistics support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao, aiming to help local businesses reach wider markets and build more resilient supply chains.
The Philippines and the European Union are closing in on a free trade agreement (FTA), moving in step with the target set by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque to wrap up negotiations by June or July this year.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) withdrew a controversial proposal that would have required businesses to secure permits before releasing advertisements and promotional campaigns, following strong backlash from lawmakers and business groups.
Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.
Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) with immediate effect, citing serious governance concerns and alleged violations of the FIVB Code of Ethics that are now under investigation by the organization's independent Ethics Panel.
Persistent job mismatch and underemployment in the Philippines are pushing recruitment platforms and employers to adopt more targeted, technology-driven hiring solutions aimed at connecting workers with jobs that better fit their skills, career goals, and preferred work conditions.