Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.
The Philippines' unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in May, the highest in a year, as fewer Filipinos found work despite a modest month-on-month increase in employment, underscoring persistent cracks in the labor market.
Canadian institutional investor British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is exploring a bigger investment footprint in the Philippines, expanding its focus beyond telecommunications infrastructure as it seeks opportunities in sectors poised for long-term growth.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp, (ABAC) is strengthening operational reliability at Bohol–Panglao International Airport by investing in internationally accredited technical training for personnel responsible for one of aviation's most critical—but least visible—safety systems.