The maritime partnership between the Philippines and Norway remains one of the strongest pillars of bilateral relations, gaining renewed importance as the global shipping industry accelerates its green and digital transformation.
The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.
The Philippines is courting fresh capital from the United Arab Emirates, sharpening its pitch around energy security and digital infrastructure as talks advance with two heavyweight Emirati groups.
The Philippines is setting a clear tone for its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), positioning unity, continuity, and people-centered growth at the heart of its regional agenda.
The Philippine economy is poised for a faster growth run in the next two years, cementing its place among Southeast Asia’s top performers, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released January 8.
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has deployed about P25.4 billion since it began investing, with its acquisition of listed port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) forming the foundation of a broader port and logistics platform for the Philippines.
Philcement Mindanao Corp. is commissioning its P2-billion cement plant in Davao del Norte this month, with full operations targeted in October and a formal launch in November, adding up to two million metric tons of annual capacity to Mindanao’s construction materials market.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) hit a record 63,803 locally assembled vehicles in 2025 as its Next Generation Tamaraw helped expand domestic sourcing and business opportunities for parts suppliers, body builders, and small enterprises.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has secured an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2026 Central Banker Report Cards, marking his third consecutive year of receiving this distinction from the international publication.