Cement manufacturer Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) said it is on track to open its ₱3.72-billion Batangas cement terminal by early 2026, which is expected to meet the growing demand for high-quality cement in Luzon. In a statement released on Thursday, July 17, the Department of Trade...
As global demand for sustainable products ramps up, local exporters are poised to benefit from the growing market of environmental goods and services (ESG), according to the International Trade Center (ITC). In a report, the ITC said there is an increasing demand for products and services that...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the government remains “optimistic” about securing a beneficial trade deal with the United States (US), even as President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Philippine goods to 20 percent. “Of course we’re always optimistic,...
The Philippines has thrown its support behind a commitment to reform international financial systems to address the $4-trillion, or around ₱225-trillion, annual gap in sustainable development funding. Presented during the recent Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a digital verification system among e-commerce merchants aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of online transactions. The DTI on Monday, July 7, said it has now opened the application process for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark for...
More affordable food for Filipino families and thousands of new jobs in the country are expected as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) granted Green Lane certifications to 31 food security projects. In a statement on Friday, July 4, Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said that the projects...
Women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) are now eligible to avail of loans of up to ₱20 million following the official launch of the Women’s Enterprise Fund. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the loan program launched on Friday, June 27, setting the...
The post-pandemic digital age is accelerating faster than ever, and it is reshaping how businesses operate and adapt. But as technology advances, businesses that fail to evolve risk becoming outdated more quickly than before. Spain’s IE University has studied the rising career trends, such as...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain stable despite the recent surge in fuel prices. In a statement, the DTI said it is actively working with local manufacturers to maintain the current prices of goods despite a hike in fuel prices...
SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights SMX’s dedication to setting new workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector. ...
The local unit of Singapore-based e-commerce giant Shopee is rolling out proactive measures to ensure full compliance by sellers on its platform with the law cracking down on illegal activity in online shopping. In a statement to Manila Bulletin, Shopee Philippines said it will maintain its...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now awaiting the approval of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for the government’s new incentives program for domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, which is poised to attract ₱120 billion in capital investments. In a statement, DTI...
