Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday pledged to broaden cooperation across trade, infrastructure, defense, nuclear energy and emerging technologies, marking a significant expansion of economic ties between the two Asian countries .
The Philippines and the United Kingdom are tightening economic ties, aligning policy dialogue with hard project pipelines to turn diplomatic goodwill into concrete deals.
The Philippines is set to ink 11 new loan agreements with Japan under Japanese fiscal year 2026, totaling JPY371.31 billion, roughly USD2.41 billion, strengthening the decades-long development partnership between the two nations.
Europe is pushing to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines as global economic uncertainty reshapes international commerce, according to European and Nordic diplomats.
The Philippine government has staged a strong return to the global bond markets, successfully pricing a multi-tranche U.S. dollar offering worth USD2.75 billion—its largest dollar deal in more than three years.
Makro Philippines is accelerating its Luzon expansion after securing four strategic sites from Ayala Land Inc., giving the wholesale retailer access to major growth corridors in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient economic fundamentals, improving fiscal conditions, and manageable external risks.
San Miguel Corp. has elected former Transportation Secretary and Philippine Airlines president Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director, adding a veteran of the aviation, finance, and government sectors to the conglomerate’s board.