The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged government for a change in strategy to more effective responses in containing the pandemic instead of the existing quarantine protocols, which they said only brought the country into an “economic blackhole”. pcci PCCI Acting...
Some 28 business and professional organizations in the country have expressed strong support as they called to uphold the independence of the Commission on Audit, which has uncovered “deficiencies” in its audit on the way government funds were being appropriated by government agencies. “We,...
Global merchandise trade hits record high, confirming the strength of trade recovery from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the new waves of infection could easily undermine recovery, according to the latest World Trade Organization's (WTO) latest Global Trade Barometer. WTO The Goods...
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) expressed optimism that Congress will approve the Open Access in Data Transmission bill during its Third Regular session stressing the legislative will bridge critical gaps in broadband infrastructure by attracting more firms to invest in the data transmission and...
Some 16 local and foreign business groups have strongly urged for the immediate enactment of the proposed Financial Consumer Protection (FCP) Act, which seeks to protect consumers amidst the growing complexity in financial services, especially digital services. In a statement the business group...
As e-commerce thrives amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women (GREAT) Women Project 2 seeks to train more women micro-entrepreneurs (WMEs) to establish a strong online presence. (Screenshot from Facebook live) Funded...
Foreign and local business groups in the country have urged the passage of 17 priority bills by the 18th Congress during its third and final session year that will commence on July 26. The letter sent to President Rodrigo Duterte was signed by 15 business groups, including eight Philippine...
Employers and government agencies on Wednesday, (June 30) signed a manifesto that seeks to create 1 million jobs by end this year to help address the high unemployment rate in the country and bring it back to pre-pandemic level. The Manifesto on 1 Million Jobs for 2021-Partnership Project with the...
The pandemic has drastically altered the way we live, work (or study for the students), eat, and even shop. Whether we go back to our pre-pandemic habits remains to be seen, but this early, there are conveniences that we have been accustomed to and these are what we want for a better life. Whereas...
Volvo Philippines clinched the Smart and Safer Mobility Award at the recently held Europa Awards 2021. This recognition is given to the company that has offered innovative and sustainable mobility solutions presented by current transportations system challenges. The award given to Volvo Philippines...
Community pantry at Chinese General Hospital In the spirit of goodwill and the bayanihan drive, the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) rolled out its very own employees’ pantry earlier this month. A joint project together with the CGH Employees Association-UFSW, the pantry is...
At least seven industry groups in the Philippines are calling for the liberalization of agriculture sector to secure food supplies. The groups, led by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) and Cold Chain Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CCAP), said they...
