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.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) forecasts a favorable 2026 for the mining sector, driven by strong global demand for energy transition minerals and steady commodity prices.
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. has secured a credit facility with Union Bank of the Philippines, part of the Aboitiz group, to speed up its expansion across the country.
East West Banking Corp. is set to grow its priority banking network and services, following a 40 percent rise in assets under management to P120 billion last year. CEO Jerry G. Ngo announced the bank will increase priority banking branches nationwide from 13 to 20 in the coming years.