The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) have identified four priority industries for deeper investment cooperation, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and position their economic zones as complementary gateways to regional markets.
Real estate developers are poised to tap a larger market of multinational tenants after the government lifted the seven-year moratorium on new Information Technology (IT) Parks and IT Centers in Metro Manila, although they will not receive fresh tax incentives under the policy.
At least five major office developments, including projects of Ayala Land Inc. and companies under the Yuchengco Group, are set to move closer to securing PEZA incentives after the government lifted the seven-year moratorium on new Information Technology (IT) Parks and IT Centers in Metro Manila.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reopened Metro Manila to new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered information technology parks and centers, easing a seven-year investment restriction while keeping the broader ban on other types of economic zones in the capital.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) kept its investment momentum in 2026, with approved projects surging nearly 67 percent in the first seven months as export-oriented manufacturers and high-value industries continued to expand despite an uncertain global economy.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3.0-percent monthly ceiling on finance charges for unpaid credit card balances while raising the limits on installment add-on rates and cash advance processing fees.
SM Hotels and Convention Centers (SMHCC) is adding a premium rooftop events venue at Conrad Manila, broadening its offerings for private celebrations and corporate gatherings as it builds out the Mall of Asia Complex as a destination for meetings and events.
PLDT Inc. has until February 13, 2027, to submit its delayed 2024 and 2025 annual financial reports to avoid possible suspension and delisting proceedings on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), following the withdrawal of its external auditor’s opinions on the two sets of financial statements.
Metrobank Chief Economist Nicholas Mapa has been named the top analyst at The Asset Benchmark Research Awards, clinching the Best Individual Sellside Research title.