The Philippines is the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, and it offers a broad range of opportunities for U.S. businesses. American companies work across a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including information technology, financial services, electronics, automotives, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, educational services, retail, franchising, and energy. U.S. business engagement in the Philippines is longstanding, positive, and growing, and American firms play a major role in the economy. American products and services are well-known and trusted, owing to the close historical partnership between the U.S. and the Philippines over the past 100 years. The Philippines has much to offer to U.S. businesses: a strong economy with opportunities in many promising sectors; a geographic advantage within four hours of major Asian capitals; the fifth largest English-speaking population in the world; and warm, friendly people who hold American products and services in high regard. Learn more about the Philippines’ economy here.