The Board of Investments (BOI), the Philippine premier investment generation agency, has set a P1.25 trillion investments target in 2021, following the approval of P1.02 trillion in committed investments last year. “We are working hard for a V-shaped Philippine economic recovery in 2021 and are...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said the latest manufacturing index bodes well for the economy as he cited efforts in the cold chain and copper industries development as crucial pillars that will strengthen the country’s supply value chain. The Philippine Manufacturing Purchasing...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has launched its community resellers program for former residents of Barangay Taliptip in Bulakan, future site of the P740-billion Manila International Airport project, as part of the company’s continuing livelihood creation and training programs for them and their...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has a standing recommendation to impose price caps on pork not just on the retail price side, but across the value chain to ensure traders, hog raisers and other middle men are not engaged in profiteering activities. DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez stressed...
A consumer group has called for “pork holiday” in protest of the high prices of pork in the local market and amid the inability of government and industry players to stop prices from rising.. MB file (Photo by Keith Bacongco) In a statement, Laban Konsyumer Inc. issued a challenge to consumers...
Despite pending right-of-way (ROW) negotiations, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has started work on the vital 1.2-kilometer road linking its 18-km Skyway Stage 3 to the ongoing 8-km NLEX connector project. The expressway project runs from C3 road all the way to Santa Mesa, Manila. The company...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez yesterday said the 90 serious investment leads that are expected to come on stream in a year in the country are no longer concerned with restrictive economic provisions. Lopez said this at the House of Representatives 9th Regular Meeting on Constitutional...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is continuing its pandemic response efforts with its food assistance program for families in the poorest districts of Tondo having reached 55,000 kilos of staple goods. The program, which distributes goods weekly to families since the health crisis struck in March last...
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. plans to set up 10 to 12 commissions to tackle every program in its association following Monday’s election of officers. Newly elected president Ramon “Tats” Suzara said his first mandate is to have all stakeholders across the country join in...
Alarmed at the Philippine record for being the weakest in economic growth and recovery in southeast Asia region, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez yesterday emphasized that compliance to health protocols is key to economic recovery, saving jobs and ensuring security of the country. Stressing...
Newly elected members of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. pose after Monday’s election. Photo shows (from left) Yul Benoza (board member), Rod Roque (treasurer), Tats Suzara (president), Don Caringal (secretary general), Ricky Palou (board member) and Charo Soriano (board...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez yesterday warned of a second wave of retrenchments of workers if enterprises failed to sustain the reopening of their operations because of weak sales. Lopez said this as the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved resolution No. 95 reducing the age limit...
