Japanese firm Ubukata Philippine Electric Corporation is reinforcing the Philippines’ ambition to move up the manufacturing value chain, as it sets up export-oriented production of safety switches and electrical control equipment in Batangas.
Amplefield Malvar Inc., a unit of Singapore-listed Amplefield Ltd., is committing P930 million to develop 13 PEZA-ready warehouse buildings at the LIMA Technology Center in Batangas, reinforcing Southern Luzon’s appeal as a manufacturing and logistics hub.
Singapore-based energy technology firm Ampotech is making its Philippine debut with plans to deploy AI-driven energy and carbon management solutions across economic zones run by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has surpassed its 2025 investment target, approving P260.89 billion worth of projects and beating its P250-billion goal, while posting a 21.91 percent increase from the P214 billion recorded in 2024.p
Polish shipbuilder JPP Marine is exploring potential investment opportunities in Philippine economic zones, signaling growing momentum in trade and industrial cooperation between the Philippines and Poland.
Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.