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BUSINESSOct 2Philippines’ jeepney drivers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’ despite fare increaseReggie Manlapig, 46, has been driving jeepneys for nearly 25 years and has weathered rising fuel prices – but with costs spiking amid the global energy crunch, he is now wrestling bigger demons. “The impact has been huge. Before, in a 16-hour shift of driving, I could take home 400 to 500 pesos [US$6.30 to US$8] – now there’s a big cut to that income,” said Manlapig, who plies a two-hour daily round route from Malolos in Bulacan, north of Manila, to San Fernando, Pampanga. “Doing the full route...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 27After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?After a decade of start-stop negotiations, the European Union and the Philippines have found their way to a “substantial agreement” on free trade – one that analysts say could pave the way for Brussels to lock in an Asean-wide pact. The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, capped talks that began in 2016 and stalled a year later, only to resume again in 2024. “I am proud to say we have delivered a substantial agreement that reflects the ambition both sides brought to the table,” EU trade chief...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 26Philippines suspends LPG and kerosene excise over Middle East warThe Philippines temporarily suspended excise duties on petroleum products used for cooking, the presidential palace said on Friday, as it struggles to deal with soaring fuel costs from the Middle East war.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSSep 22Philippines , EU eye FTA signing in 2027 - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Philippines and the European Union are aiming to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2027. This potential agreement signifies growing economic ties and trade liberalization between the regions.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 22EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and USEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 21Upgraded but underperforming: Philippines’ growth lags behindThe Philippines’ rise to upper-middle-income status was supposed to mark a new phase for one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched emerging economies. Instead, analysts say the milestone has done little to shield the country from short-term pressures weighing on growth: sluggish public spending, delayed infrastructure, high living costs and the fallout from investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Those strains have left the Philippines looking like a regional...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15The Philippines needs to turn fast growth into productive growthThe Southeast Asian nation has proved it can grow. Now, amid shifting supply chains and rising geopolitical tensions, it must prove it can grow more productively. The post The Philippines needs to turn fast growth into productive growth appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSSep 14EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade dealManila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 12Philippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?A two-hour commute for a 14km (8.7-mile) journey. For Julius Dalay and millions of other Filipinos, this is just how public transport works in Manila: a mishmash of jeepneys, trains and buses that commuters are left to figure out for themselves. Dalay, an environmental planner, is resigned to the chaos. Reaching his destination usually involves hailing a jeepney, then cramming into a packed train and enduring a slow bus crawl along the capital’s main thoroughfares. “You either wait the jeepney...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Telangana offers to increase rice exports to PhilippinesMinister Uttam Kumar Reddy holds talks with Philippines Cabinet memberThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 8Philippines wants to be a global semiconductor giant by 2030. Can it get there?The Philippines has launched a five-year road map to expand its share of the global semiconductor and electronics sector, but capacity challenges and political stability are potential stumbling blocks, analysts say. The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry road map, launched by the Philippines’ Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) on September 2, aims to grow annual exports of chips and electronics to US$110 billion by 2030, and move beyond manufacturing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 5Philippine concert culture boosts local economy , says Live Nation Philippines headThe head of Live Nation Philippines stated that the concert culture in the Philippines is positively impacting the local economy. This highlights the economic benefits derived from the entertainment industry.philstar.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 4Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low?The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unitPhilippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans of a ‌US listing. Jollibee Foods said it was progressing in separating its international business, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, ahead of its planned spin-off and listing. The fast food restaurant operator now plans for a Hong Kong listing citing its existing presence in the city and brand...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Philippines exports to grow above target this year †DTIThe Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry forecasts that the country's exports will exceed targets this year. This indicates a positive outlook for the nation's trade performance.philstar.com · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3.8 billionThe Philippines spent years dismantling Chinese-linked gambling compounds in dramatic, headline-grabbing raids. But all the while, and with far less scrutiny, South Korean syndicates were building a parallel industry worth billions of US dollars – one that a spate of recent arrests suggests is still very much intact. The most recent involved a 29-year-old Korean woman named Kim Young-sun, who authorities allege ran a network of 23 illegal online betting websites out of offices in Pasay and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Philippines stakes claim as Latin America’s Asean gatewayThe Philippines is positioning itself as Latin America’s bridge to Southeast Asia, testing whether shared history and culture can translate into hard trade figures as Asean and the Mercosur bloc look beyond their traditional partners. Manila’s Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro made the pitch during visits to Brazil and Chile from August 10-13. “Upon this human foundation, commercial bridges thrive: the Philippines stands as the premier strategic gateway for Latin American firms expanding...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 18Paymentology Powers GoTyme Bank Apple Pay Launch in the PhilippinesPaymentology is powering GoTyme Bank's launch of Apple Pay in the Philippines. This reports on the introduction of a new financial technology service in the market.mactech.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 18Paymentology Powers GoTyme Bank Apple Pay Launch in the PhilippinesPaymentology is enabling GoTyme Bank to launch Apple Pay services in the Philippines. This development integrates a major mobile payment system into the bank's offerings for its customers.businessdayghana.com · Ghana
BUSINESSAug 12Will Philippines win race to secure Pax Silica hub before neighbours do?Officials have sold a potential US-led Pax Silica hub in the Philippines as a chance for the country to move up the technology supply chain, but as domestic backlash grows, Manila’s top diplomat to America has warned of losing the opportunity if it “drops the ball”. Analysts say Jose Manuel Romualdez’s message appeared aimed at critics but should be taken seriously, as regional rivals are also courting US-linked supply chain investment and some may be better placed to deliver. Romualdez told...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7AirAsia Philippines Named World Most Punctual Low - Cost Airline in July 2026outoftownblog.com · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 7Employers Confederation of the Philippines statement on the recent National Capital Region wage hikeAn Employers Confederation has issued a statement regarding a recent wage hike in the National Capital Region. This addresses changes in labor policy and its economic implications.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 7Beyond call centres? Philippines reopens Manila for outsourcing edgeThe Philippines is reopening Metro Manila to new outsourcing hubs as it tries to defend its place in the global services market and win more complex work from multinational companies. Officials, industry executives and property analysts say the move could help the country compete for higher-value offshore functions – from software engineering and finance to healthcare documentation, data work and AI-related services – by making more modern, incentive-eligible office space available in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Philippines pushes AI hub , gas , and nuclear to boost investmentThe Philippines is promoting an AI hub, gas, and nuclear energy to attract more investment. This signifies a national strategy for economic growth and diversification.eco-business.com · China
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