Economy

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Daily brownouts put Cebu’s economic growth at risk

CEBU CITY—Business and local leaders have raised alarm over Cebu’s daily rotational brownouts as the outages are not only disrupting businesses and households but also undermine the province’s reputation as an investment hub.

24 Aug 2026

5:30PM

Gov’t economic managers bring investment push to Mindanao

The Marcos administration is looking to Mindanao as a key driver of the country’s next phase of economic growth, with a push to attract more investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and other strategic sectors.

5 Aug 2026

10:22AM

INSIDER VIEW | Who’s afraid of Pax Silica?

By: Froilan Castelo

Pax Silica has stirred intense debate in recent weeks, culminating in the House of Representatives’ call for an investigation in aid of legislation into the Philippines’ participation in the US-led initiative.

4 Aug 2026

8:31AM

Foreign chambers back Marcos reforms but seek predictable taxes, cheaper power

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) urged President Marcos to prioritize the implementation of existing tax measures and ensure any new fiscal policies do not undermine competitiveness following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address.

27 Jul 2026

6:38PM

Marcos says Pax Silica hub to boost AI manufacturing, create quality jobs

The planned Pax Silica Industrial Hub aims to make the Philippines a bigger player in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing while creating quality jobs, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday.

27 Jul 2026

5:12PM

Marcos seeks income tax exemption for workers earning up to P350,000

During his State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Congress to pass a tax relief package that would exempt workers earning up to P350,000 a year from income tax.

23 Jul 2026

12:10PM

EJAP forum tackles P60-B farm losses, looming El Niño and food inflation risks

Another El Niño could test the Philippines’ food supply just as farms recover from P57.78 billion in climate-related losses last year.

23 Jul 2026

11:34AM

MAP urges shift from politics to economic execution after Sona

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged the government to pivot from politics to economic execution following President Marcos’ 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), saying governance reforms should be matched with a clear agenda for jobs, investments, and economic resilience.

22 Jul 2026

6:02PM

FINEX says P85 wage hike needs broader reforms to deliver lasting gains

The country’s top financial executives warned the newly approved P85 daily wage hike in Metro Manila could end up hurting workers if the government fails to follow through with reforms that lower business costs and attract investment.