The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up efforts to expand market access for Philippine exporters as merchandise shipments sustained double-digit growth in the first five months of 2026, signaling resilient external demand despite global trade uncertainties.
Davao del Norte has reclaimed its place in the global cacao trade, exporting premium fermented cacao beans for the first time in more than a decade in a breakthrough that could open new opportunities for Philippine farmers in high-value overseas markets.
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract global mining investors by showcasing its flagship copper and gold projects, positioning the country to capitalize on soaring demand for critical minerals driven by the energy transition and the realignment of global supply chains.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have approved the lifting of the moratorium under Administrative Order (AO) 18, clearing the way for more office developments to qualify as Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) economic zones and expanding location options for information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) investors.
The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.
Topline Group of Companies is positioning for sustained energy demand growth as it expands its fuel retail network, quadruples storage capacity, and builds a more integrated supply platform across the Visayas.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. is preparing to roll out about 2.3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity through 2026 and 2027, as it moves to convert a growing project pipeline into operating assets.
7-Eleven Philippines is pressing ahead with its expansion toward more than 5,000 stores by year-end, even as permitting delays and power availability threaten to slow the pace of new openings.
Shell Pilipinas Corp. maintained uninterrupted energy supply and robust trade operations across the Philippines through the first half of the year, even as severe global market volatility and inventory holding losses led to a net loss of P1.9 billion.