ECCP at Work

Philippines sets sights on greener, safer mobility at Asean Transportation Forum 2026

ECCP President Dr. Diana Edralin said the forum will bring industry leaders together to accelerate green energy transitions, modernize infrastructure, and enhance safety across the transport sector.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki to visit PH from Oct. 5 to 8

The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, will make his first state visit to the Philippines from October 5 to 8 as Manila and Warsaw seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his Polish counterpart are expected to discuss regional and international issues of common interest.

PEZA approves over P80 billion worth of investments in September
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P80.68 billion worth of investments in September, with projects centered mostly in export manufacturing and information technology-business process management (IT-BPM).

Philippine inflation sizzles to over three-year high in September

PHILIPPINE INFLATION sharply accelerated to its fastest pace in over three years in September due to higher food, transport and utility costs, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), quickened to 7.2% in September from 6.1% in August and 1.7% a year ago.

AMRO slashes Philippine growth forecasts on energy shock, investment woes

THE Philippine economy may continue to grow below its potential through 2027 as persistent energy shocks and weak investment weigh on activity, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said.

BSP expects stronger demand for BNPL as more Filipinos turn cashless

“Based on the available industry data, the BNPL adoption in the Philippines is expected to continue expanding over the medium term, supported by growth of e-commerce, increasing adoption of digital payments and banking services, and evolving consumer preferences for flexible payment options,” the BSP told BusinessWorld.

DOE sees Visayas power supply gap persisting until 2028

The Visayas lacks sufficient baseload generation to meet growing electricity demand, leaving the region vulnerable to recurring power alerts whenever major power plants go offline, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Fuel price movements to be mixed this week

OIL COMPANIES signaled that fuel price adjustments will be mixed this week due to the volatility of energy markets and the uncertain security conditions in the Persian Gulf. According to price adjustment advisories issued on Monday to be reflected in pump prices on Tuesday. 

NCAP implementation starts in parts of Metro Manila today, October 5, 2026

At least five local government units (LGUs) have announced that the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) starts today, October 5, 2026. These LGUs are: Manila, Quezon City, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and San Juan.

Envoy urges one-stop shop for Pax Silica investors

At the recent Luzon Economic Corridor forum held in Bonifacio Global City, AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE Jose E.B. Antonio described Pax Silica as a platform where foreign direct investment can be heard and properly organized.

AstraZeneca considering PHL clinical ‘center of excellence’

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it entered into a partnership with AstraZeneca PLC, which is considering establishing a clinical research center in the Philippines.

Ban on exports of planting materials for ‘ube’ till 2028

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will keep a ban on exports of fresh purple yam (ube) planting materials until 2028 as it seeks to build domestic supply amid surging global demand for the crop.

Rice stocks slide in Sept; DA says import curbs not needed

THE country’s rice stocks slid by 8 percent in September, pulled down by smaller inventories from the National Food Authority (NFA), based on latest government data.

All provinces could experience dry condition, drought by end of March 2027 - DOST

All provinces in the country are expected to experience dry condition or drought by the end of March 2027 due to El Niño, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Monday.