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Philippines generates record-high sales at China-ASEAN Expo
by Louella Desiderio - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
As tensions spiked between Manila and Beijing over disputed waters, a different scene unfolded on the trade front as the Philippines generated its highest sales ever from its recent participation at the China-Association...
ADB ready to help Philippines deal with El Niño
by Louella Desiderio - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide assistance to the Philippines in dealing with the El Niño’s effects.
Philippines on track to hit 6.4 million tourist arrivals target
by Louella Desiderio - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Tourist arrivals may hit the 6.4 million target this year, supported by travel demand in the fourth quarter, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Government aims to finalize EVIS rules this month
by Louella Desiderio - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
After missing its September target, the government is aiming to finalize the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy implementing rules and regulations by the end of the month, the Department of Trade and Indu...
P6.43 trillion green lane investments approved
by Louella Desiderio - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Board of Investments has granted green lane status to P6.43 trillion worth of investments for faster permit processing.
Electronics demand to drive exports to $100 billion
by Louella Desiderio - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine exports of goods may reach the $100-billion mark this year, supported by demand for electronic products, according to the country’s umbrella group of exporters.
PEZA sees record investment approvals this year
by Louella Desiderio - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects investment approvals to hit an all-time high this year, given four big-ticket projects in the pipeline.
Registered business names down 7% in September
by Louella Desiderio - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Business names registered with the Department of Trade and Industry  fell by seven percent in September from a year ago amid weather disruptions and slower economic growth stemming from the from the ongoing...
Farm output likely contracted in Q3, decline to persist until Q1 2027
by Louella Desiderio - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Agricultural output is expected to have contracted in the third quarter, with the decline likely to persist until the first quarter next year amid the El Niño, according to the Department of Agriculture....
Factory output growth accelerates in August
by Louella Desiderio - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s manufacturing output expanded at a faster pace in August from the previous month, driven by electronic products and transport equipment, the Philippine Statistics Authority  said.
Jobless Pinoys fall to 2.77 million in August
by Louella Desiderio - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s unemployment level declined in August from the previous month as more jobs were created in the agriculture sector, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
PEZA races toward P300 billion goal as investments surge in 9 months
by Louella Desiderio - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is close to hitting its P300-billion investment target for the year as investment approvals surged by 92 percent from January to September.
World Bank retains Philippines growth forecasts
by Louella Desiderio - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The World Bank has kept its growth forecasts for the Philippines through 2028, flagging the country’s high vulnerability to global fuel shocks relative to its neighbors.
September inflation sizzles to over 3-year high
by Louella Desiderio - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Inflation in September accelerated at its fastest pace in more than three years, driven mainly by faster food price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
AMRO trims Philippines growth forecasts
by Louella Desiderio - October 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus  3 Macroeconomic Research Office has lowered its growth projections for the Philippines amid high inflation and weak public investment.
Hanabishi eyes sales growth despite cautious outlook
by Louella Desiderio - October 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Hanabishi Appliances has a cautiously optimistic outlook on sales growth this year as high fuel prices and foreign exchange volatility weigh on dealers’ expansion plans.
Japanese semicon firm to build facility in Batangas
by Louella Desiderio - October 4, 2026 - 12:00am
A Japanese semiconductor firm is set to break ground on a manufacturing facility in Batangas as part of its expansion plan in the Philippines.
Indian firms eye exclusive ecozone for pharma, biotech
by Louella Desiderio - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Indian firms have expressed interest in developing an exclusive economic zone for Indian investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Factory activity contracts in September
by Louella Desiderio - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Manufacturing activity in September slipped to negative territory for the first time in five months due to weak demand and increased competition from foreign rivals, according to S&P Global.
ShopSM, Penshoppe, Bench among top Asian retailers
by Louella Desiderio - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Local retail powerhouses ShopSM, Penshoppe and Bench made it to the inaugural Brand Conviction Index: Asia’s Top 100 Retailers.
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