A decade after the last major find, a new offshore gas discovery east of Malampaya has revived a long-running question in Philippine energy policy: how much time can domestic gas realistically buy before imports become…
Lockheed links fighter jet sale to Philippine jobs,…
Lockheed Martin is tying its offer of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to a bold plan to boost local jobs, train Filipino workers, and build up the Philippines’ defense industry — a move that could…
Filipino millionaires on the rise—and on the move
The number of dollar millionaires in the Philippines has surged by 32% over the past decade, outstripping growth in several advanced economies and regional peers, even as a quiet but notable outflow of wealth begins…
R+T Asia 2025 marks milestone anniversary with record…
R+T Asia wrapped its 20th edition with record-breaking attendance and international reach, solidifying its position as Asia’s premier trade fair for the sun shading and door/gate industries. The event also commemorated the 60th anniversary of…
China looks south: Philippines positions as key ASEAN…
The Philippines is making a coordinated push to attract Chinese manufacturers, positioning itself as a cost-effective, investor-ready hub in Southeast Asia—with government agencies and private developers like Aboitiz InfraCapital leading a rare unified campaign. In…
Phl top brands: BDO leads in value, SM…
BDO Unibank has retained its title as the Philippines’ most valuable brand in 2025, with its brand value rising 48% to $3.7 billion, according to the latest annual report by Brand Finance. The banking giant…
Global noise, local poise: Property in Asia, Philippines…
Asia Pacific’s real estate markets are holding firm despite global economic turbulence triggered by aggressive policy shifts from Washington. The region, including the Philippines, is proving resilient, as Cushman & Wakefield’s latest report outlines, buoyed…
Capital market reform measures signed into law to…
The Philippines has enacted a landmark law aimed at modernizing its capital markets and expanding retail investor participation, as part of broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and boost economic growth. Republic Act No. 12214,…
Growth targets unrealistic without structural reform — DLSU…
The Philippine economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, underperforming the government’s 6% to 8% growth target and signaling deeper structural issues that continue to constrain the country’s long-term economic potential, according…