Rachel Ranosa-Joshi

A late start and an underdeveloped supply chain could blunt the Philippines’ EV ambitions

State funding gaps have turned the sector into a prime market for foreign capital

The Philippine Stock Exchange may ease delisting rules for non-compliant firms as corporate exits mount

Persistent inflation, slowing productivity and a fragile labour market reveal an economy far from true transformation

High dividend payment by 3-year-old sovereign fund poses questions as to whether it is a stopgap source of fiscal support

The profitable rivals backed by Globe Telecom and PLDT are taking different routes to market

Manila’s rice import curbs, tariff uncertainty and a standing trade imbalance are testing commercial ties

Manila is struggling to convert commitments into hard cash

They are switching to a defensive stance as new central bank relief measures begin to bite

The deal marks Maharlika’s first emergency-style intervention in a private utility