PHILEXPORT

05/08/2026

Dear Industry Partners and Furniture Entrepreneurs,

Good Day!

The Furniture Academy invites you to our Certificate Course on Furniture Production and Operations.

This 3-day intensive program is designed to equip you with practical skills in production systems, costing, design thinking, sustainable materials, branding, and export readiness — plus a hands-on workshop on Day 3.

Event Details:
📅 Date: September 28-30, 2026
📍 Venue: Hafele Office, Taguig City
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💰 Fee: PHP 7,995
👥 CFIP Members: Less PHP 1,000
🔥 Early Bird: 50% OFF until August 15, 2026

Scan the QR code to register or contact Jeng Rubante at 09959447265 for inquiries.

Let’s build stronger operations and bring Philippine furniture to the world.

Thank you!

05/08/2026

Visit our official pre-registration page: https://bit.ly/2026likhabuyerregistration

Buyer Pre-Registration is Now Open for the 28th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

Calling all wholesalers, retailers, distributors, and buying agents. Secure your exclusive access to over 140 MSMEs from the seven provinces of Central Luzon, all gathered in one venue to showcase export-ready products across five key categories: Processed Food, Wearables, Home Furnishing, Handicrafts, and Wellness.

Pre-registering ensures a faster, more efficient entry on the day of the fair. It also allows our team to match your specific sourcing needs with the right exhibitors, saving you time and maximizing your visit.

How to register:

-Visit our official pre-registration page: https://bit.ly/2026likhabuyerregistration
-Fill out the form with your complete details.
-Check your email for a verification link.
-Click the link to confirm and complete your registration.

Please note that all information provided will be handled in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and will be used solely for trade promotion activities related to Likha ng Central Luzon.

Event Details:
September 23–27, 2026
Megatrade Hall 2, 5th Floor, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Admission is free.

Register now and be part of Central Luzon's biggest trade fair. We look forward to welcoming you.

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04/08/2026

PHILEXPORT News and Features *
July 31, 2026
For the full stories, please visit https://philexport.ph/philexport-news-and-features/

03/08/2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up preparations for possible El Niño impact, focusing on water management, irrigation support and production measures to prevent disruptions in the country’s food supply.

The agency said it is reactivating its national El Niño team under a multi-agency approach that covers food security, water resources, energy, health and public safety as the government prepares for prolonged dry conditions.

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The Department of Agriculture is intensifying El Niño preparations through water management, irrigation support, and agricultural interventions to safeguard food production and strengthen the Philippines’ food security.

03/08/2026

SEN. Bam Aquino said Wednesday that the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship will prioritize measures benefiting MSMEs, an initiative involving a five-point legislative agenda.

​The committee's top priority, he said, is amending the Magna Carta for MSMEs and the Go Negosyo Act of 2014 to reflect the changing business landscape, which now includes online sellers, freelancers, virtual assistants, content creators, startups, social enterprises, farmers, and small food processors. MSMEs account for 99 percent of registered businesses in the country.

​SEN. Bam Aquino said Wednesday that the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship will prioritize measures benefiting MSMEs, an initiative involving a five-point legislative agenda.

01/08/2026

PhilExport and ECOP raise red flags over the $70-B Pax Silica project, citing a lack of data and national security concerns.

01/08/2026

Just as Philippine exports emerge as a rare engine of growth in an otherwise sluggish post-pandemic recovery, a looming 12.5 percent tariff threat from Washington over forced labor allegations risks crippling the nation’s most resilient commercial sector.

Full story on bnc.ph

01/08/2026

Promises of up to $70 billion in foreign tech investment and tens of thousands of digital jobs are colliding with a stark reality check from domestic employers, who warn that the flagship Pax Silica project lacks basic operational data and risks converting sovereign Philippine land into a foreign military staging ground.

Full story on bnc.ph

31/07/2026

Stakeholders at the 2026 National Forum on Strengthening MSME Disaster Resilience reaffirmed a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient, and future-ready Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Held in Cebu City on July 23 with the theme “Negosyong Matatag: Building Resilient MSMEs for a Resilient Future”, the event brought together leaders from government, business, the academe, development partners, and MSMEs who shared the importance of strengthening resilience as a key driver of competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. The panel discussions focused on business continuity, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, digital transformation, supply chain resilience, access to finance, and policy reforms that will enable MSMEs to better withstand and recover from disruptions.

A major highlight of the Forum was the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the members of the MSME Resilience Core Group (RCG), reaffirming their collective commitment to advancing resilience through policy advocacy, capacity-building, knowledge sharing, research, and the implementation of programs that equip MSMEs to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various risks.

The RCG, which also celebrated it’s 10th anniversary, is led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Other members are the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management-Philippines (APAD), Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), and the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP).

The MOU aims to continue to strengthen the capacity of Philippine MSMEs not only to survive disruptions but to thrive amid an increasingly uncertain domestic and global environments.

Another special feature was the inaugural “Matatag Awards” that honored MSMEs that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to resilience by adopting measures that enabled their businesses to withstand crises, adapt to changing conditions, and emerge stronger. Their inspiring stories serve as powerful examples that resilience is not merely about surviving adversity—it is about transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and inspiring other enterprises to do the same.

31/07/2026

Looking to expand your business to the United Kingdom?

Join the Usapang Export: Maximizing UK Market Opportunities through the United Kingdom's Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and learn how Philippine exporters can benefit from the UK's preferential trading scheme.

Discover UK market opportunities, recent DCTS enhancements, Rules of Origin (ROO), and available government support programs.

📅 18 August 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 DTI-EMB Multi-Purpose Room, Makati City

Register now!
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