Glory (Philippines), Inc. is looking to expand its Philippine operations beyond manufacturing into logistics and other value-adding services, potentially broadening the country’s role in the Japanese company’s global supply chain.
Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.
Epson Precision Philippines Inc. (EPPI) is expanding beyond its established precision printing operations into industrial robotics manufacturing, adding to the Philippines’ push to attract higher-value, technology-driven investments.
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries is exploring a potential industrial park investment in Clark as the Philippines seeks to strengthen its position as a regional hub for export manufacturing and supply-chain operations.
Australian healthcare provider Kairos Care/Kairos Medical Group is exploring the Philippines as a base for export-oriented IT-BPO operations that would support its Australian healthcare business, adding to growing interest in the country as a destination for knowledge-intensive services.
The US has awarded USD34.1 million to strengthen the Philippines’ ube industry, with more than 12,500 Filipino farmers expected to benefit over five years as international demand grows for the purple yam used in food and beverage products.
The Philippines is seeking Japanese financing and investment to reduce energy and logistics costs, with the Luzon Economic Corridor emerging as a priority under a renewed partnership between the Department of Finance (DOF) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
More than 15 automotive brands are showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) at the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, underscoring growing competition in the local market as rising global oil prices sharpen the economic case for alternatives to imported fuel.
Alex Eala may have run out of answers against fellow southpaw Diana Shnaider in Ningbo, but her China campaign still delivered a little consolation: a one-place climb in the world rankings.