Every BriefAsia story tagged Philippines, newest first.
Agency needs 8.5 million additional seedlings to meet its 25.4 million tree target for 2026 and stay on track for 100 million by 2028
Manila receives 145,235-ton allocation as Washington maintains tariff-rate access for raw cane exports through September 2027
Jakarta commits to honoring existing contracts as the Philippines leans harder on coal imports to weather high oil prices and regional electricity pressures
Generation costs and spot market exposure drive rates higher in country already facing Southeast Asia's steepest electricity prices
Manufacturing and tech projects drove a 70% jump in PEZA approvals during the first seven months, positioning the country for deeper integration into global supply chains.
British business group welcomes preparatory talks on CPTPP accession as Manila seeks to diversify trade amid Middle East tensions
Manila's Pax Silica hub targets $10 billion in initial semiconductor and AI investment, backed by extended lease terms under newly amended law
New 10-12.5% duties target countries deemed weak on forced-labor import bans, replacing expired global levy
Manila joins 40 countries hit with higher duty after US trade review finds no effective prohibition on imports made with coerced labor
New minimum wage hike sparks clash over productivity data, with economists warning of structural challenges while labor advocates cite stagnant real wages
The Philippines recorded a P786.8 billion budget shortfall in the first six months, up 2.8 percent year-on-year, though fiscal discipline kept the gap below programmed levels amid stronger tax collection.
The Gokongwei-Gotianun venture wins original proponent status for three regional airports after raising its bid by 35 percent to PHP 21.61 billion.
The US-backed semiconductor and AI project in New Clark City targets $10 billion initial investment, with potential to generate 190,000 jobs and $200 billion in exports at full capacity.
Philippines' acting transport chief confirms talks with prominent property family to resolve right-of-way disputes stalling the final leg of Manila's 12-kilometer rail project to Cavite.
