2025 Midyear Briefing: Powering Growth Through Policy, Partnership, and Innovation

Following the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections, with a historic 82.2% voter turnout and a rebalanced Senate, the country’s political and economic trajectory is entering a pivotal phase. With new legislators poised to influence key reforms in trade, digitalization, and investment, businesses must be prepared to navigate a potentially shifting policy landscape.

Economic performance remains resilient, with Q1 2025 GDP expanding by 5.4%, driven by an 18.7% surge in public spending. The OECD projects a full-year growth of 5.6%—slightly lower than initial estimates, but reflective of ongoing global market pressures. Despite these, UK-Philippines trade remains on an upward trend, reaching over £3.0 billion in total value in 2024. Notably, UK services exports to the Philippines rose by 11.5%, and Philippine imports to the UK grew by 8.6%.

In parallel, new international trade frameworks are beginning to reshape the UK-PH commercial relationship. The inaugural JETCO meeting in March 2025 laid the foundation for expanded bilateral cooperation, while the DCTS now offers duty-free access on 92% of products. The Philippines’ push to join the CPTPP further underscores its commitment to regional economic integration, with strong support from the UK government and business sector.

This year’s Midyear Briefing, themed “Powering Growth Through Policy, Partnership, and Innovation,” brings together government officials, economic leaders, and industry experts to explore how these developments will impact UK-Philippines business relations. From digital infrastructure and trade facilitation to renewable energy and AI-driven workforce transformation, the discussions will equip stakeholders with the insights needed to navigate emerging challenges and seize strategic opportunities in a rapidly evolving political and economic landscape.

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