The latest PSA figures showed factory output accelerating in August, pointing to firmer production performance across the country’s manufacturing sector.
The 501,253 targeted enterprises represent 41 percent of MSMEs operating in manufacturing, retail trade, construction, and services sectors nationwide in 2027.
Double-digit growth in bank lending and money supply points to sustained credit activity, with financing continuing to support business and household demand.
Policy consistency is being highlighted as an important factor in reducing uncertainty and encouraging both domestic and foreign investors to expand operations.
Medium- and long-term loans remained dominant, representing 73.3 percent of total outstanding foreign currency loans during the second quarter of 2026.
Government officials highlighted the Philippines’ growing skilled workforce as an advantage for attracting advanced industries, strategic investments, and new employment opportunities.