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.
Listed semiconductor company Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. swung to a USD2.8 million net loss in the first half of 2026, from a USD1.1 million profit a year earlier, as a one-time write-off tied to the disposal of its Quintel business compounded higher costs and operating expenses.
Ayala Land’s Crescendo estate is poised to benefit from the expansion of the SCTEX Luisita Interchange, as improved connectivity strengthens Tarlac’s position as an emerging growth center in Central Luzon.
Dugenia, Marayan & Associates Co. (DM&A Co.) has appointed John “JJ” Ibarreta as Communications Director, strengthening its leadership team as a digital-first integrated communications agency.
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recognized the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) as a vital partner in driving science-backed growth, higher incomes, and resilience for the country’s sugarcane industry.