DP World is strengthening supply chain efficiency between Japan and the Philippines for Ichijo Komuten Co., Ltd. by leveraging a revived direct shipping route that improves the flow of prefabricated housing materials.

The Philippines is expected to sustain steady economic growth through 2027 despite fallout from the Iran conflict, though inflation could rise toward the upper end of the government’s 2–4 percent target, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office said.

Bank of Commerce, an affiliate of San Miguel Corporation, continued its strong post-IPO trajectory in 2025, posting record financial metrics since its 2022 listing.