The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
The Philippines made a confident entrance at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025 in Dubai, its first-ever participation in one of the industry’s most influential gatherings.
Philippine exports to the US—supercharged for months by aggressive front-loading—are expected to return to more typical levels soon as tariff pressures ease and the trade environment settles, according to Export Marketing Bureau Director Bianca Sykimte.
Pervasive corruption—both in government offices and private boardrooms—along with slow and opaque bureaucracy, high logistics costs, and congested infrastructure continue to undermine the Philippines’ ability to attract foreign investment and sustain economic growth, according to the latest assessment from the US State Department.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects solid growth for the Philippines through next year, with its ability to navigate rough global waters underscored in the slight downward revision of its 2026 outlook.
BDO Unibank is offering customers a faster and simpler way to open a bank account through its Basic Account, designed for mobile access and everyday transactions.
The debut of the Data Center Operators of the Philippines (DCPH) at the Pacific Telecommunications Council 2026 conference in Hawaii signaled the country’s push to become a leading digital destination in Southeast Asia.
Prime Media Holdings Inc. has a new man at the helm, and he comes armed with case law, courtroom polish, and close to three decades of corporate savvy.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s 4th largest lender by assets, posted a solid 2025 performance, booking net income of P49.7 billion on the back of steady loan growth, resilient margins, and a sharp pickup in trading gains.