Telecommunications service provider Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT&T) Corp. is eager to resume trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) within the first half of the year as it nears regulatory approval. PT&T President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop are collaborating in Unlad Lokal, a program that aims to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the e-commerce space. After a pilot test, the program was launched on Friday, March 28, when a memorandum of...
BEE EARTH FRIENDLY (Standing, from left) DTI Assistant Sec. Domingo Tolentino Jr., Asst Sec. Grace Baluyan, Usec. Blesila Lantayona, Jollibee Area Customer Activation Senior Manager Bong Tan, Area Manager Karen Cortez, Channels & Retail Marketing Senior Manager Rodelyn Canapi. (Seated, from...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a program designed to encourage power sector players to go public and comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA). On Thursday, March 27, the ERC and SEC jointly launched SEC...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
SAN FABIAN—The head of a tobacco farmers group has called for the appointment of a tobacco czar who will strictly administer the implementation of the law to prevent the rampant tobacco smuggling activities in the country. Saturnino Distor, president of Philippine Tobacco Growers...
PSAC Lead Convenor and Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sabin Aboitiz The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) said the implementation of a value-added tax (VAT) refund system is poised to be a “game-changer” for the country’s tourism industry, driving...
(Left) UK’s Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and DTI Undersecretary Allan Gepty (UK Business and Trade photo) The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have endorsed several programs, including government-to-government and government-to-business...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan (Photo: Marina) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) hosted a two-day symposium on decarbonization to align its goals with the global maritime sector’s aim of promoting sustainability within the shipping industry. Held from...
The government-led trade mission to the Middle East in February, aimed at expanding market opportunities and strengthening business partnerships for Philippine agricultural and fisheries exports, has generated $27.28 million (over ₱1.5 billion) in sales. Led by the Department of Trade and...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) gathers key officials and stakeholders for the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of DOT) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said tourism remains a vital contributor...
Silicon Valley-based Omega Global Technologies Inc. (GTI), a fourth-party logistics (4PL) firm specializing in the global semiconductor and electronics sector, has strengthened its international presence by opening a facility in the country, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)....
