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Manila posts 10.5% net business growth
The Philippine Star
|November 28, 2025
Despite the economic challenges nationwide, Manila continues to see solid business activity heading into 2026 with new registrations well ahead of closures — a sign of strong confidence in the capital city even as national growth forecasts are being cut back.
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Mayor Isko Moreno cited on Wednesday a Bureau of Permits data that indicate businessmen and entrepreneurs “continue to bet on Manila,” even as external risks weigh on the Philippine outlook.
Of the 55,924 registered businesses in the capital, 1,390 have retired while 7,265 have sought new business registrations. The figures represent a 2.48-percent retirement rate and 12.99-percent registration rate, respectively.
This story is from the November 28, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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