The Trump administration’s decision to impose higher tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico could inadvertently provide a strategic opportunity for the Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) industry and the local office market.
US shares retreated on Monday after President Donald Trump dashed hopes of a delay—or even a full reversal—of the increased tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada. This decision reignited fears of a trade war between the North American neighbors.
2GO, one of the Philippines’ leading logistics companies, is optimistic about its outlook for 2026 as it continues to expand its freight, express delivery, and sea travel operations.
Rockwell Land Corp. is making a high-profile return to the domestic debt market, with the highest credit rating from Philippine Rating Service of PRS Aaa rating with a Stable Outlook, for its planned bond issuance of up to P10 billion. The PRS rating underscores the solid balance sheet and conservative financial profile of the listed property development arm of the Lopez Group.
Fifteen power generation companies have shown interest in Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) bidding process to supply 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy as part of its Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) compliance.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is repurposing a planned sports complex in Taguig City into school and community facilities, signaling a strategic pivot from infrastructure to human capital development.