The country’s prominent business and civil society groups want President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reject the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Law, warning that the measure would only legitimize and strengthen the presence of political dynasties. In a joint statement on Tuesday, June...
Quezon City reports that more than 84 percent of small businesses assisted through its Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) livelihood program remain operational, as applications open for the next round of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applications for PBQC Phase 6 (Batch 1) are...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recorded 10,888 business establishment visits across Quezon City from May 29 to June 5 under its Target Hardening Program as part of an intensified public safety campaign. The visits aimed to sustain police visibility, deter criminal activity, and strengthen...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) saw a nearly 12 percent increase in business name registrations from January to May compared to the previous year, driven by robust demand among entrepreneurs venturing into wholesale and retail trade. Data gathered by the DTI’s business name...
The Philippines risks remaining a mere host for foreign-led artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor investments under the emerging United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative unless it develops stronger domestic technological and industrial capabilities, according to the University of the...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), under the leadership of President Gerald Uy Chan, formally donated Philippine flags and raincoats to the Quezon City local government. The turnover ceremony was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and also served as an opportunity to discuss...
The Philippines is looking to maximize its vast green metal resources and nickel mines for the production of electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Speaking during the Vietnam-Philippines business forum on Monday, June 1, President Marcos said that the country is...
The United States (US)-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council Inc. (USABC) is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate customs digitalization, harmonize trade procedures, strengthen anti-illicit trade enforcement, and deepen public-private cooperation to bolster...
Philippine economic growth needs “a major impetus” after slowing to its weakest pace since the pandemic recovery period, with rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the prolonged Middle East conflict expected to weigh on the country’s property sector, according to property consultancy...
Business confidence deteriorated further in April as geopolitical hostilities in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices stoked fears of persistent inflation, prompting companies to aggressively scale back their capital expenditure plans. According to the latest business expectations survey...
As global uncertainty continues to reshape industries, PHILSME is expanding its platform and calling on entrepreneurs to take a more active stance in today’s shifting market environment. “When uncertainty rises, leaders don’t retreat—they reposition,” said PHILSME CEO and Managing...
The domestic contact center industry is projected to grow revenues by five percent to more than $35 billion this year, driven by the sector’s resilience amid external pressures and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience. The Customer Xperience Association of the...
