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 Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to support the development of new “greenfield” ecozones, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa.
PLDT Enterprise, together with Smart Communications and VITRO Inc., has expanded its partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) to enhance the beverage company’s nationwide operations.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has restarted its river cleanup operations in Bulacan to prevent flooding, focusing on major waterways that drain into Manila Bay and surround the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) site.