Southeast Asian business leaders are set to explore new trade, investment and tourism opportunities in the Philippines, as the country seeks to attract more regional capital and deepen its role in ASEAN’s increasingly interconnected economy.

At least 50,000 housing units will be offered to prospective homebuyers by more than 80 property developers at the government-led 2nd National Housing Expo 2026 on October 19 to 20 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, as the government seeks to widen access to homeownership through closer coordination between developers and housing finance institutions.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Batangas collected a record P24.54 billion in September 2026, exceeding its monthly revenue target by P1.898 billion as the port sustained above-target collections through the third quarter.