The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up support for exporters while keeping a close watch on global developments that could disrupt trade and logistics, as Philippine exports continue their growth streak.
The Philippines’ external trade in goods rose 10.7 percent year on year to USD18.34 billion in February 2026, driven by solid export growth but a faster expansion in imports that widened the trade deficit.
The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, buoyed by a strong rebound in farm exports and a pullback in imports, offering a late-year boost to the country’s external trade position.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) opened 2026 with solid investment momentum, approving 18 new projects worth P12.86 billion during its first Board meeting of the year.
Higher US tariffs and stubbornly high production costs are tightening the vise on Philippine garment exporters, even as shipments are estimated to have topped USD1 billion in 2025.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a five-year partnership with global non-profit The Ocean Cleanup to remove floating waste from the Pasig River and deploy low-cost, innovative cleanup technologies.
OneCFO Group has launched an artificial intelligence-powered tax platform aimed at helping businesses and individual taxpayers navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements, reflecting the growing use of AI tools in professional and financial services.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has teamed up with digital payments leader Visa to launch improved cross-border money transfers via its mobile app in the first quarter of 2027.
Cebu-based fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is tapping the capital markets anew, securing regulatory approval for a preferred shares offering of up to P1.5 billion as it accelerates plans to expand fuel infrastructure and strengthen its position in the Visayas energy market.