Philippine businesses, farmers, and investors should look beyond traditional markets and seize emerging opportunities in Russia, particularly in agriculture, energy, innovation, and tourism, according to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty.
The Philippines sent a record 300 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok, underscoring a growing recognition that technology adoption is becoming critical to staying competitive in an increasingly demanding market.
The government is tightening its grip on cement quality control, rolling out stricter certification requirements aimed at preventing substandard imports from reaching construction sites before passing mandatory inspections.
Central Luzon could soon add another major investment magnet to its growing economic landscape as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) explores collaboration opportunities with Leonio Land Holdings, Inc. (LLHI) for a proposed Dual-Zone Eco-Innovation Estate that aims to blend industrial development, technological innovation, and sustainable tourism.
The government is ramping up its push to bring more Philippine food products to Asian consumers, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolling out a coordinated export drive in South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand to widen market access and elevate the profile of Filipino food brands abroad.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries worldwide, but Philippine businesses are still lagging in adoption, prompting GCash to rally government, regulators and the private sector behind a faster, safer digital transformation.
Lawmakers have filed a measure seeking to create the country’s first formal system for consumer-controlled financial data sharing, alongside a new independent commission, to help millions of Filipinos prove their credit standing and gain easier access to financial services.