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Ecozone project approvals up 59 percent in H1
by Louella Desiderio - July 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Total investments registered with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) jumped by 59 percent in the first half from a year ago amid stronger promotion efforts and investor-friendly reforms.
BOI OKs P5.75 trillion projects for green lane processing
by Louella Desiderio - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Board of Investments has certified P5.75 trillion worth of investments for green lanes to enjoy expedited the processing of permits.
Factory activity improves in June
by Louella Desiderio - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion mode and rose at a slightly faster pace in June from the previous month as demand conditions improved.
PCCI backs P50 wage hike through tripartite board
by Louella Desiderio - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a daily wage hike of P50 for minimum wage workers in Metro Manila, far less than the legislated wage hike of P200 approved by the House of Representatives...
DTI issues rules on digital badges
by Louella Desiderio - July 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry has issued the rules for the implementation of the e-commerce trustmark aimed at promoting safety in online transactions.
DTI launching new lending program for small vendors
by Louella Desiderio - June 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to launch a loan facility to support micro enterprises such as sari-sari store owners and market vendors next month.
Canned sardine price cut by P1 tomorrow
by Louella Desiderio - June 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Food and beverage firm Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI) is implementing a price rollback of P1 on its canned sardine products starting tomorrow to help ease the financial burden on consumers.
Rules on vehicle assembly perks out in 2 months
by Louella Desiderio - June 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is set to issue the joint administrative order for a new vehicle manufacturing incentives program in the next two months, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
US, Philippine ink deal for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway
by Louella Desiderio - June 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have signed an agreement for the US government’s funding to support the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas...
Trade deficit narrows to $3.29 billion in May
by Louella Desiderio - June 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The country posted a $3.29 billion trade gap in May, the smallest in three months as exports increased, while imports declined.
Philippines gross savings up 17% to P7.7 trillion in 2024
by Louella Desiderio - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Total gross savings of the country continued to rise last year, increasing by 17 percent from the previous year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
BCDA woos Canadian firms to investment hubs
by Louella Desiderio - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is eyeing to partner with Canadian firms for projects in New Clark City and other investment hubs.
Vietnamese automaker drives into Philippines market
by Louella Desiderio - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Vietnamese automotive firm THACO is making its debut in the Philippine market through a distribution partnership with BJ Mercantile Inc.
Access to basic drinking water improved in 2024
by Louella Desiderio - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Households with access to basic drinking water increased last year, according to a survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority.
DOTr to seek guidance on provisional P1 fare hike
by Louella Desiderio - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Transportation will seek advice from economic managers on calls for a P1 jeepney fare hike to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices caused largely by the outbreak of hostilities between...
German firms keen on RE prospects in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - June 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Seven German firms are interested in opportunities to do business in the Philippines particularly in the renewable energy  space.
DEPDev: 40 priority bills passed in 19th Congress
by Louella Desiderio - June 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Seven more priority measures of the Marcos administration were passed by the 19th Congress before it adjourned, bringing the total number of priority bills approved to 40, the highest since the Ramos era.
EV incentive program to yield P120 billion investments
by Louella Desiderio - June 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry expects to generate P120 billion worth of investments and 680,000 jobs under an incentives program that aims to support the development of the local electric vehicle&nb...
Peace and order, infrastructure needed to make Philippines a top ASEAN tourist destination
by Louella Desiderio - June 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Improving the peace and order situation and infrastructure would be necessary to position the Philippines as a leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia, according to business group Federation of Filipino-Chinese...
Economy likely grew by 5.6% in Q2 – UA&P
by Louella Desiderio - June 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy likely grew at a faster pace of 5.6 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, amid low inflation and higher employment figures, according to the University of Asia and...
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