The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is projecting a stronger export run in 2026, riding on record-breaking trade performance last year and a fresh wave of investments flowing into economic zones nationwide.
The reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls marks more than the revival of a physical space—it signals a renewed push to position Filipino craftsmanship and design at the center of the country’s export narrative.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has surged past a key metric, approving P237.1 billion in investments as of December 12—already beating the full-year 2024 total of P214.18 billion by nearly 11 percent and putting its P250 billion 2025 target squarely within reach.
Philippine exports in August 2025 rose 4.6 percent year-on-year to USD7.06 billion, led by electronics, gold, and mineral products—offering a bright spot amid weakening global trade.
Maya has begun rolling out cards made from recycled plastic (rPVC) and plans to transition all newly produced prepaid cards to recycled materials by the end of the year as part of its sustainability commitment.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) believes the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may finally be turning a page on one of the private sector's longest-running frustrations: a tax system often seen as costly to comply with and difficult to navigate.
The Philippines is making its pitch to become more than a consumer of artificial intelligence. It wants a seat at the table where the chips, data centers, and investments are being built.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is heading to Canada next week with an investment-heavy agenda, seeking to translate growing bilateral ties into fresh capital for industries expected to shape the Philippines' next phase of economic growth.