Rising global oil prices, fueled in part by Middle East tensions, are increasingly pressuring export-oriented firms. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is acting to shield its locators by boosting logistics efficiency within ecozones, Director General Tereso Panga said.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property development arm of the Sy Group, said its commercial property arm has fully leased its Silangan warehouse complex in Laguna, reflecting rising demand for logistics space as e-commerce activity expands and manufacturers strengthen supply chains.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning its Pacific-facing ecozone as a future logistics and maritime gateway, betting that its location in northeastern Luzon could unlock new trade flows along the Philippines’ underutilized eastern seaboard.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is widening its logistics backbone, betting that stronger supply chains will translate into faster exports and more competitive small businesses.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB), through its Trust Banking Group, has expanded its Personal Equity and Retirement Account, or PERA, product range with two new offerings: the PNB PERA Money Market Fund and the PNB PERA High Dividend Fund.
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) and Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) are shutting down their in-house construction arm as the property group shifts to third-party contractors to support its expanding real estate operations.
Higher depreciation and net interest expenses, coupled with nonrecurring gains booked in the previous year, dragged down Globe Telecom’s net income by 7 percent to P16.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P17.7 billion a year earlier, offsetting gains from stronger demand for mobile data, fiber broadband, and corporate connectivity.
FedEx has added online duty and tax payments to its Philippine import platform, allowing customers to settle customs charges through cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers without logging in.