The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has expressed opposition to the allocation of import volume under the expanded minimum access volume (MAV) for pork shipments, warning that it could disrupt supply chains and affect retail prices. In a statement on Friday, June 5, AmCham...
The country’s largest business organization said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) should leverage its existing revenue streams to fund the modernization of border control systems nationwide instead of the proposed ₱240 immigration fee. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) is pushing for reforms to make the new policy of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), which provides temporary relief to foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, more responsive to business demands. In a statement on Friday, May 29, AmCham...
The country’s largest business group has expressed support for the streamlining of guidelines for closing businesses and canceling tax registrations with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as part of efforts to strengthen the ease of doing business in the country. In a statement on Friday, May...
Bank of Commerce (BankCom), the banking arm of Ramon Ang’s diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp., reported a 13 percent increase in first-quarter net income as higher interest rates and robust lending activity offset a slump in trading gains triggered by geopolitical tensions. In a disclosure...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (Amcham) is calling for the inclusion of a dedicated investment protection framework and local government funding in the National Land Use Act, warning that the landmark reform requires clear transition rules to maintain investor confidence. As...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expects local businesses to consider expanding their operations into Paraguay after it entered into a partnership with the South American country’s export and investment promotion agency. The PCCI signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)...
Sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration in policymaking or business strategy. It is increasingly becoming a central goal shaping how governments and industries plan for the future. This was among the key messages highlighted during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026 in Cebu,...
Quezon City has stepped up its support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a hands-on training program with TikTok Shop aimed at strengthening digital and e-commerce skills. Around 300 MSME owners and employees joined the Unlad Lokal Roadshow Caravan in Quezon City, organized...
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines successfully hosted the inaugural “Build to Last: Infrastructure and Construction Conference” on April 16, 2026, at Ascott Bonifacio Global City, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, developers, and engineers to address...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.) established a ₱7-billion financing facility to support small businesses grappling with elevated fuel costs and inflationary pressures. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement,...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) warned that proposed legislation aimed at ending short-term labor contracts could inadvertently stifle foreign investment and weaken the country’s competitive standing in Southeast Asia. In a statement following a Senate Committee on...
