Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has nominated Felix Enrico R. Alfiler as the bank’s 15th board member effective December 29, 2022. “Director Alfiler is a seasoned banker and his experience in finance and the economy will bring additional depth to our board,” said PNB Chairman Federico C....
The Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) price monitoring and enforcement teams now include red onions in their regular inspection of items covered by the suggested retail prices (SRP). DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual fielded the agency's price monitoring teams beginning on Dec. 30, 2022 to...
The Philippines, which suffers huge trade deficit against China, has the potential to expand exports by an additional $14.1 billion in the next few years from the current $11.55 billion level as it courts Chinese manufacturers, particularly in steel, green metals, electric vehicles, agriculture and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported an all-time high business name (BN) registration in 2022 at 932,097, surpassing the previous record at 916,164 in 2020. According to the DTI, there were 827,491 new BNs registered this year accounting for 88.8 percent of overall registrations....
Aside from the EU and the US, the Department of Trade and Industry will pursue discussions for bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Latin American countries Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to widen the reach of Philippine exports. Trad and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual told...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual will continue his "wholehearted service" to the country as the latter is reappointed to his position. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion has lauded Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual for his support to the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and his role in promoting public-private sector partnerships and investments that promise more jobs for Filipinos. Go Negosyo founder Joey...
Confusion reigned again over the leadership at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). Early on Wednesday, Dec. 14, designated PEZA OIC Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga forwarded his message to PEZA personnel to beat reporters informing them of his replacement. “The Secretary (DTI...
“Tibay Yan” the collaboration track between Iñigo Pascual and ALAMAT won Best Music Video at the 27 th Asian Television Awards. “Tibay Yan” (Official Music Video) is part of ‘Coke Studio Itodo Mo Beat Mo’ Season 5 music collaborations and first premiered on Coke Studio Philippines’...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has accomplished and implemented various programs from investments to facilitating IT scholarships of students from low-income families since his appointment as DTI chief by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July this year. According to the DTI, a...
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he will investigate and address the complaints of some employees at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, (PEZA) whose services were allegedly unfairly terminated, placed on floating status, or demoted. During his confirmation hearing at the Commission on...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for industry development as he joined Filipino exporters in raising alarm on the need for breakthroughs amid the country’s slow export performance versus its competitors in the region. In a keynote address during the 2022 National Export...
