Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro opened the Cebu International Investment Summit 2026, highlighting untapped potential and governance. Over 230 global investors attended the four-day event aimed at strengthening partnerships.
China's economy grew 5% in 2025, hitting its target with a GDP of $20 trillion. Discover the details of its Q4 performance and what this means for global markets.
DTI renews digital inclusion pact with PLDT-Smart, focusing on upskilling MSMEs that make up 99.5% of PH enterprises. Learn how this drives the national digital economy.
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go outlines major reforms in trade, transport, and automotive sectors to sustain Philippine economic momentum. Discover the government's strategic moves to boost investor confidence.
PNP-CIDG agents confiscate PHP202 million in counterfeit footwear and machinery in Bulacan & Pampanga. Four Chinese nationals arrested. Read the full operation details.
Philippine economic officials rallied over 300 business leaders to push for big bold reforms, aiming to strengthen governance, boost investor confidence, and drive sustainable growth. Read the full story.
PNP-CIDG agents confiscate over PHP202 million in fake shoes and machinery in Bulacan and Pampanga raids. Four Chinese nationals are now in custody. Read the full story.
Cash sent home by overseas Filipinos rose to $2.91 billion in November 2025, boosting household spending and the Philippine economy. Read the full report.
The Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese nationals for up to 14 days to boost tourism. Learn how this impacts arrivals and spending in Manila and Cebu.
Outstanding loans from Philippine banks expanded by 10.3% in November 2025. Business and consumer lending showed robust growth, signaling economic activity. Read the full analysis.
DTI hails Jollibee's new P451-worker commissary in Danao, Cebu as a sign of strong investor confidence in regional manufacturing and inclusive growth. Read more.
A Cebu-based journalist shares his unique perspective after a two-week media exchange program in Beijing, detailing encounters with China's media landscape, technology, and fellow Asian journalists. Read his candid reflections.
Senator Raffy Tulfo pushes to exempt economy class travelers from the travel tax, calling it an undue burden. His bill targets equity, keeping the levy for business and first class.
Cebu positions itself as a top investment hub, leveraging skilled talent, new tax incentives, and upgraded infrastructure to attract global capital in AI and healthcare. Learn how the province plans to chart its own economic course.
Cebu's economy is booming with infrastructure and BPO growth, but faces challenges in traffic, waste, and power. Discover the island's path forward.
Davao City environmental groups and associations are leading the shift to a circular economy, transforming plastic waste into products and using innovative methods to combat the city's unsustainable landfill situation. Learn how local initiatives are maki
Indonesia aims to deepen economic ties with Chinese investors across AI, digital economy, and food security. Officials highlight China's crucial role in downstream industries.
BSP Governor Eli Remolona explains why the Philippines, as a service-led economy, does not need to aggressively defend the peso against the dollar, despite market pressures. Learn the economic reasoning.
RDC-11 greenlights Davao's 2023-2028 Midterm Development Plan, targeting an international logistics hub with P268.9B in projects. Discover the recalibrated strategies for growth.
BSP Governor Eli Remolona forecasts a Philippine economic recovery by late 2026, with 2025 growth at 4.5%. He cites reforms and a strong banking system as catalysts. Read the full outlook.
Cebu City Hall now releases business permits in one day to help firms recover from Typhoon Tino. Learn how to renew your permit and avoid penalties.
A new PIDS study forecasts moderate GDP growth for the Philippines in 2025-2026 but warns of risks from global trade, peso volatility, and governance. Can reforms secure upper-middle-income status?
The Board of Investments approved P1.56 trillion in projects for 2025, led by the energy sector. Discover the top regions and foreign investors driving this growth.
Philippine inflation for 2025 settled at 1.7%, below the government's 2-4% target. December saw a slight uptick to 1.8%. Read the full report and the government's plan for 2026.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival launches an internal investigation into the arrest of a water vendor at Plaza Sugbu, reigniting the debate on enforcement vs. compassion for informal workers.
Mindanao Development Authority Chair Leo Tereso Magno outlines 2026 vision, emphasizing collaboration, people-centered development, and sustained peace for the island's progress. Read the full message.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
As 2025 ends, the global economy shows resilience despite U.S. tariff shocks. UNCTAD and IMF data reveal shifting trade patterns and China's stabilizing role. Discover the full analysis and 2026 outlook.
Foreign currency loans fell to $15.13B in Q3 2025, a 5% quarterly drop. Explore the impact on exporters, power firms, and the economy despite rising OFW remittance power.
Davao City closed 2025 as Mindanao's top business hub. Discover how real estate, retail expansion, and controlled inflation fueled its growth and set the stage for 2026.