RUPH Journal

Practical articles on trade and business with the Philippines: preparing supply, private-label production and market entry.

Articles: 8

Illustrative photo: a container terminal in Manila
Supply

How to check a Philippine supplier before your first purchase

A practical checklist covering the counterparty, production capabilities, samples, delivery terms and the contract.

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Illustrative photo: cans of tuna
Supply

Preparing to import canned tuna from the Philippines

What to agree before purchasing: product, packaging, samples, documentation, route and total batch cost.

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Illustrative photo: examples of canned fish packaging
Production

Private-label tuna: preparing for production

From a brand concept to samples: ingredients, pack size, labelling, minimum order quantity and a production brief.

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Illustrative photo: coffee beans in a roasting machine
Coffee

Choosing Philippine coffee for your business

Green or roasted beans, samples, packaging and offer comparison criteria for roasters and coffee shops.

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Illustrative photo: Manila Bay at night
Business

Setting up a company in the Philippines: where to start

Information to prepare before registration: activity, shareholders, market, governance and ongoing support.

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Illustrative photo: a coffee-shop interior
Business

Preparing to launch a Russian brand in the Philippines

What to check before franchise negotiations: brand rights, a local operator, format, location and project economics.

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Illustrative photo: a container terminal in Manila
PPP

PPPs in the Philippines: how projects work and where you can participate

The 2026 economic context, school infrastructure outcomes, airport modernisation and preparation for infrastructure participation.

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Illustrative photo: Manila Bay at night
Joint projects

Joint projects in the Philippines: from finding a partner to an operating model

Economic sectors, Cagayan North Solar, digital infrastructure and questions for a prospective partner.

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