The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing mandatory safety certification for light electric vehicles (LEVs) and their batteries before they can be sold in the Philippines, citing risks involving electrical malfunctions, overheating, and fires.
Singapore-based manufacturer MNEX is investing P180 million in a Batangas plant that will produce precision-molded components for consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial products, with production targeted to start in early 2027.
Global fintech company Revolut is exploring plans to establish a wholly owned Philippine entity as it looks to offer digital banking and electronic money issuer (EMI) services in the country.
Called SellerPlus, the package combines a 200Mbps Converge fiber Internet connection with TikTok Shop incentives, personal accident insurance, and access to business training and mentorship.
Philippine merchandise exports surged 27.8% year-on-year to $9.11 billion in August 2026, with electronic products accounting for more than two-thirds of shipments and driving much of the increase.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched an upgraded online portal that consolidates business assistance, advisory services, training materials and mentoring for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Indian-led iSON Group is planning up to $375 million in additional investments in the Philippines over the next decade, covering telecom towers, agricultural technology, digital healthcare, and business process outsourcing, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued guidelines for certifying advanced technologies and specialized consulting services that are unavailable in the Philippines, allowing government agencies to procure them through certain foreign or international institutions.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. have opened a center in Makati City that will provide local companies and startups with training, demonstrations, and technical guidance on adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools.
Seventy-five students have graduated from an online senior high school program focused on e-commerce and digital skills, marking the completion of the initiative’s first batch.
