
Economy
Filipina mompreneurs drive MSME growth, but scaling gaps remain
Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—continue to play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66% of existing businesses

Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—continue to play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66% of existing businesses

Consumer confidence in the Philippines improved in the first quarter of 2026, although households remain less optimistic about the

The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PAMCHAM) has raised concerns over the Philippines’ 4.4% GDP growth in

Philippine businesses turned more optimistic in the fourth quarter of 2025, buoyed largely by expectations of stronger consumer spending

Lucio L. Co–led Crystal Bridges Holdings Corp. is set to acquire 100 percent ownership of Villar-led PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.,


