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.
Philippine export sales at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) cooled to USD269 million, reflecting softer headline numbers but steady underlying demand from Chinese buyers for Filipino food and agricultural products.
Philippine exports to the US—supercharged for months by aggressive front-loading—are expected to return to more typical levels soon as tariff pressures ease and the trade environment settles, according to Export Marketing Bureau Director Bianca Sykimte.
The Philippines remained a net importer of agricultural products in July, as total import receipts continued to dwarf exports despite a double-digit surge in outbound shipments, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.
KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.