President Marcos will not attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland this January due to numerous commitments in the country, Malacañang said on Thursday, Jan. 8. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed the decision in a message to reporters. “No. He won’t attend WEF,” he said....
Every weekday, the Metro draws in workers from nearby cities, turning long commutes into a daily routine. In the South, a different kind of center is taking shape, one that brings work, home, and daily living closer together. In Batangas, Biz Hub at LIMA Estate is emerging as a fast-rising central...
Figaro Culinary Group is scaling up its manufacturing subsidiary to bolster its long-term growth strategy, positioning the company to move beyond traditional retail and enter the international export market. The publicly listed food and beverage operator announced that its wholly-owned unit,...
Aboitiz Economic Estates continues to set the benchmark for industrial development in Southeast Asia, earning the title of Best Industrial Developer at the 2025 Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards. This distinction is further reinforced by TARI Estate’s recognition as Southeast Asia’s Best...
The 384-hectare Tarlac Agro-Industrial Growth Corridor (TARI) Estate is steadily realizing its vision of progress with major milestones and global investments. In just over a year, TARI Estate has attracted multiple locators occupying more than 60 hectares, led by two global manufacturing...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the designation of new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Parañaque, Laguna, and Misamis Oriental will help accelerate job creation and attract future-ready industries across the country, following President Marcos’ latest proclamations. Recto said the areas...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, Dec. 19, thanked the Bicameral Conference Committee for supporting the sector’s budget, saying sustained investment in tourism drives economic growth and job creation. DOT highlighted that even with a reduced P100 million promotions budget in 2024, the...
ILOILO CITY — More than 2,100 personnel have been deployed to world-famous Boracay Island to secure the Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) starting Wednesday, Dec. 10. Police Regional Office-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan is...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will soon sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further strengthen bilateral relations and open up new opportunities for economic ties. This was announced by UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohamed Alqataam Alzaabi and...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is taking a major step towards establishing more pharmaceutical ecozones in the country following an agreement with state-run Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI). The PEZA said it entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PPPI to...
One of the persistent challenges in tertiary education is bringing industry learning closer to students, allowing them to see textbook theories applied in real-world settings and preparing them more effectively for professional practice. In a landmark partnership, Batangas State University...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said multiple foreign companies are already looking at potential investments in Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ), which is still awaiting presidential proclamation to commence development. In a statement, PEZA said it is in talks with prospective investors...
