South Korean investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding, rail infrastructure, and energy are poised to accelerate the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), strengthening the Philippines' manufacturing base and reinforcing its role in regional supply chains.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said the Philippines is well positioned to tap its USD205 billion global investment capacity as the agency ramps up efforts to finance commercially viable private-sector projects supporting the country's infrastructure and industrial ambitions.
Clark Water Corp. (CWC) is expanding its wastewater treatment capacity to support the next wave of investments in the Clark Freeport, underscoring the growing importance of modern utility infrastructure as the economic zone positions itself as a key gateway under the Luzon Economic Corridor.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured investment pledges worth P18 billion in less than three years, underscoring growing investor interest in the eastern seaboard ecozone as the government pushes to diversify growth centers and strengthen national economic resilience.
The US government is stepping up support for the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, signaling faster development along the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and enhanced opportunities for American investment.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.
Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.