The Philippines dipped to 23rd in this year’s ranking that assesses how the world’s most promising logistics markets respond to emerging developments in global logistics. Based on the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the country fell five notches from the 18th spot it has secured...
The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm about the country’s automotive manufacturing industry, which is struggling to keep pace with its regional neighbors' high production figures. PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said the government must take swift action to...
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel shaking hands with Phylum Managing Partner Francois Gary (Embassy of France in Manila photo) The National Dairy Authority (NDA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is teaming up with France-based food consultancy firm...
SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
Importers have denied reports of a significant increase in cement imports, warning that additional import restrictions could drive up prices for the essential construction material. In response to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) motu proprio initiation of preliminary safeguard...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has alerted the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to withhold the release of 19 container vans unloaded at Manila’s South Harbor after a spot inspection revealed a misdeclaration involving imported frozen mackerel. BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said the shipments...
Amid criticisms from farmer groups, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel defended the agency’s decision to authorize the importation of 4,000 metric tons (MT) of red and white onions, describing it as a preemptive measure against potential price surges. During a briefing...
(Courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority) A Philippine delegation led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) conducted a “benchmarking visit” to the United Kingdom to explore and adopt the European country’s best maritime practices and elevate the standards of the Philippine maritime...
Citing its importance for economic development, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) has expressed full support for a Senate measure aimed at modernizing the country’s mining fiscal regime. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2826, or the “Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos urged creatives to join CineGang Inc., an initiative supporting the country’s movie industry, as she convened Filipino film industry stakeholders to discuss ways for the government to support the sector. Photos from First Lady Liza Marcos' Instagram "We’re ready...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up its initiatives to prevent a potential egg shortage and the subsequent price surge in the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel warned that the country is facing a potential shortage by April after many egg-laying hens were culled...
The competition in the country’s free television industry has severely weakened since the non-renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.'s franchise in 2020, according to a new study by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). The study titled “Blocktiming Practices in the Philippine Free TV Industry.”...
