Higher purchases of electronics, fuel, and equipment point to continued business activity.
Trade gap grows at a slower pace as exports remain strong and business activity continues.
Viral defense of the proposed industrial project draws technical rebuttals over water use, power needs, governance, and environmental safeguards.
Exports jump 24.1% as electronics drive growth and first-half shipments reach record levels.
Pax Silica will consume limited public resources, according to Sonny Africa.
More than 60% of Philippine exports remain exempt from the new 12.5% US tariff, with key products such as semiconductors and agricultural goods largely spared.
It positions him alongside Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and Ti West.
