The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD500 million policy-based loan to boost the Philippines’ blue economy, marking its first major cross-sector initiative focused on national marine development.
The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) is calling on the Philippine government to expand pork import quotas at preferential tariff rates,...
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD400-million policy-based loan to drive government reforms aimed at positioning the Philippines as premier investment destination in Asia and the Pacific.
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.
The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.
The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.
The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.