ECCP at Work

Positioning the Philippines for the next cycle of global capital 

The next cycle of global capital is looking for digital capability, the infrastructure that supports it and the clean power that runs it. The Philippines increasingly has all three. What remains is to match the capital to the project, and to set the standard on execution.

EU firm pushes mainstream adoption of organic products in PH

Held with the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Agriculture Program, with support from the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and social enterprise Mayani, the [European Organic Day Philippines 2026] focused on strengthening cooperation across the organic food value chain.

Clark’s P4 billion food hub partially ready by 2027

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting to start partial operation of the P4-billion Clark National Food Hub by end-2027, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Prices of building materials climb at fastest pace in over 3 years

Growth in retail prices of building materials in Metro Manila in July hit its highest level in over three years, driven by the faster increase in prices of painting materials, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Predictable rules, reliable power needed for Philippines to seize manufacturing boom

The Philippines must ensure regulatory predictability and secure reliable power and water to effectively position itself as a major manufacturing hub, according to executives of global management consulting firm Kearney.

PH debt ‘manageable,’ says DBM as govt eyes borrowing P1.7 trillion in 2027

The Philippines is set to add P1.7 trillion to the country’s debt next year to bridge a projected budget gap, as planned spending outstrips expected revenues. The country’s debt already reached P19.07 trillion last June, and is seen to hit P19.75 trillion by the end of the year. 

Pax Silica is opportunity for PH to rebuild, upgrade manufacturing—McKinsey

A global reshuffling of supply chains could hand the Philippines its biggest manufacturing opportunity in decades, but turning that opening into long-term growth will require far more than attracting new factories.

Fuel price hikes of up to P4.50/l seen on Tuesday

Motorists face sharply higher pump prices Tuesday, with diesel expected to rise by as much as P4.50 per liter and gasoline by up to P3, snapping two straight weeks of hefty fuel price rollbacks.

PSE sees P203.4-B capital raising as two IPOs remain

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) expects capital raising through the equities market to reach about P203.4 billion this year, with two initial public offerings (IPOs) still expected before yearend, PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon said.

‘Tighter bank credit adds to Philippines growth pressures’

Tighter lending conditions for both households and businesses could emerge as another drag on Philippine economic growth in the second half, as banks turn more cautious and higher interest rates increasingly filter through to borrowers, a global bank economist said.