The United States is stepping up its infrastructure support in the Philippines by funding technical assistance for the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, a key component of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The agreement, signed between the US Trade and...
Equinix, Inc., a global digital infrastructure company, has entered the Philippine market through the acquisition of three data centers in Manila—MN1, MN2, and MN3—from local provider Total Information Management (TIM). This marks Equinix’s latest expansion in...
Global medical technology firm Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) is expanding its footprint in the Philippines, aiming to supply more hospitals with its diagnostic and treatment solutions while investing in local healthcare training. The move signals growing...
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to launch a USD 300-million initiative aimed at installing rooftop solar systems and implementing energy efficiency measures in public schools and hospitals. The five-year program, backed by an approved loan from...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LIMA Infrastructure Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, naming it as the newest Investment Promotion Partner (IPP). The partnership aims to...
South Korea is aiming to deepen its defense ties with the Philippines as part of its broader push to become the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter by 2027. At the recent International Maritime Defense Exhibition (Madex) 2025 in Busan, Korean defense firms...
The United States expects an increase in agricultural exports to the Philippines in 2025, driven by the country’s growing middle class and strong expansion in the food service, retail, and food manufacturing sectors. According to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese sustainability tech firm Zeroboard Inc. to support decarbonization efforts across its ecozones. The partnership will enable PEZA-registered export enterprises to...
UK-based sports fashion giant JD Sports is making its debut in the Philippines with two flagship store openings this year. The first outlet is set to launch in June at SM Mall of Asia, followed by a second location in Glorietta in July. Brought into the country by SSI...
Singapore-based solar manufacturer Gstar has officially launched its new manufacturing facility in Subic Bay, Philippines, along with its first high-efficiency n-type solar module. The plant, now operational, has an initial production capacity of 1 GW for solar...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge will begin soon, with work on the land-based sections expected to start before July 2025. This includes two initial contract packages covering the...
Singapore-based StarHub has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philippine systems integrator Trends and Technologies, Inc. (Trends) to support digital transformation initiatives for businesses in the Philippines. The partnership marks a key step in...
