The First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, welcomed an international investor delegation on Sept. 11, 2026, as part of a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)–Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) program to advance the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).
The Philippines is shifting its tourism strategy from simply counting arrivals to attracting long-term investments, as it prepares to host ASEAN tourism ministers this week and showcase the country as a regional tourism hub.
Batang Matatag is expanding to 44 schools in Pasig as the child health initiative marks its fifth year, bringing health education on gut health and everyday hygiene to more school communities.