The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing to launch direct flights between Manila and Israel before the end of the year, aiming to strengthen travel and economic ties between the two countries.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has rolled out enhanced features for its RCBC Pay Portal, further strengthening its digital payment solutions for corporate clients, MSMEs, and SMEs.
The Philippines has begun rolling out preferential tariffs under its newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates, as Manila accelerates efforts to seal more trade pacts ahead of hosting ASEAN in 2026.
The Luzon Economic Corridor is fast becoming the centerpiece of deepening economic ties among the US, Japan, and the Philippines, a senior U.S. diplomat said Tuesday, underscoring its role in reshaping regional supply chains and crowding in private capital.