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Peso hits fresh low as external pressures intensify

April 29, 2026 - 1:54pm

The peso slid to a record low as oil, dollar strength, and importer demand intensified pressure.

Stock Commentary

Government slashes export targets for 2025-2028

By Louella Desiderio | December 5, 2025 - 12:00am

The government has lowered export targets for 2025 to 2028, projecting total exports to reach up to $135 billion by 2028,...

Business

WTO envoy: SMEs key to Philippines export goals

By Ehda M. Dagooc | November 20, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippines is urging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen compliance, scale up production, and build deeper partnerships with government as the country accelerates efforts to boost exports and integrate...

Freeman Cebu Business

Nickel Asia extracts P2.1 billion profit

By Brix Lelis | August 7, 2025 - 12:00am

Listed miner Nickel Asia Corp. posted strong earnings in the first half, driven by higher ore export prices that offset lower...

Business

Philippine mangoes break into Italian market in first-ever export

By Dominique Nicole Flores | June 3, 2025 - 4:49pm

Philippine mangoes have officially arrived in Italy, marking the first commercial shipment of the fruit to the country, with...

Business

Agricultural trade deficit widens to $890 million in March

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | May 11, 2025 - 12:00am

The country’s agricultural trade deficit in March widened by two percent year-on-year to nearly $890 million, according...

Business

Chipmakers see modest export growth in 2025

By Louella Desiderio | May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

The country’s electronics sector is projecting a modest export growth of one to two percent this year, following two...

Business

Coco export earnings surge 76 percent to $868 million

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | May 3, 2025 - 12:00am

The country’s exports of coconut-based products expanded by 76 percent to $868 million in the first quarter from $492...

Business

‘90-day tariff pause to help recalibrate Philippines export strategy’

By Bella Cariaso | April 12, 2025 - 12:00am

US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause should be used as a period to strengthen the export sector, according...

Business

Philippines to downgrade export targets next month

By Louella Desiderio | March 26, 2025 - 12:00am

The Export Development Council is looking to release next month its downgraded export targets for this year until the...

Business