Meet the APEC economies: Philippines

From semiconductors to electronic components, the Philippines is closely connected to Asia-Pacific supply chains. In 2025, 82.2% of the country's merchandise exports went to fellow APEC economies, totaling $69.41 billion. Electronic products accounted for $38.26 billion of those exports, according to official data. A Solva Energy worker installs solar panels on a rooftop in Antipolo, Philippines, July 6, 2026. /VCG A Solva Energy worker installs solar panels on a rooftop in Antipolo, Philippines, July 6, 2026. /VCG Filipino fishermen navigate a wooden boat near shipping containers at the Port of Manila, Philippines, August 8, 2025. /VCG Filipino fishermen navigate a wooden boat near shipping containers at the Port of Manila, Philippines, August 8, 2025. /VCG A man checks rice at a store in Quezon City, Philippines, August 14, 2023. /VCG A man checks rice at a store in Quezon City, Philippines, August 14, 2023. /VCG An early morning view of the Pasig River in Metro Manila, Philippines. /VCG An early morning view of the Pasig River in Metro Manila, Philippines. /VCG