The Philippines strengthened its position as a premier destination for international events after showcasing Clark 's readiness to host the JCI World Congress 2026 during the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference (ASPAC) 2026 in Niigata, Japan. Led by JCI Manila, the Philippine delegation hosted the...
To expand credit opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with limited access to formal financing, LANDBANK and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) have strengthened their partnership to support enterprise growth and competitiveness nationwide. Formalized...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended its partnership with the Women’s Business Council Philippines Inc. (WomenBizPH) for another six years to broaden public and private sector support for women-led businesses. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque signed a memorandum of agreement...
The Philippines is eager to expand bilateral ties with Egypt to open up a promising new market for local exporters and strengthen trade and investment cooperation, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said she recently met with Egyptian Ambassador Nader...
The Philippines and the World Bank have signed an $18.85-million grant agreement to strengthen the country’s defenses against future pandemics, while the Washington-based multilateral lender also commended the satisfactory implementation of an ongoing agriculture modernization project. Documents...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) saw a nearly 12 percent increase in business name registrations from January to May compared to the previous year, driven by robust demand among entrepreneurs venturing into wholesale and retail trade. Data gathered by the DTI’s business name...
The Quezon City government on Thursday, June 4, expressed its support for the recovery of the country’s swine industry through Hog Festival 2026, a national program that promotes locally raised pork and assists hog farmers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). Mayor Joy Belmonte said the hog...
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 country’s meat imports from January to April expanded by 22 percent to nearly 580,000 metric tons (MT) compared to the previous year, driven largely by pork products as demand continues to outpace local production. Based on data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), the total volume of...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) defended its proposed mandatory product certification for solar energy systems, saying the measure is aimed at protecting consumers from substandard products and preventing the Philippines from becoming a dumping ground for rejected equipment. In a...
The government’s new list of economic activities eligible for incentives is expected to encourage the entry of investments aimed at propelling the country’s economic growth, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the government is looking...
The value of the country’s digital economy is expected to grow with the signing of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which would mark the world’s first region-wide digital economy pact, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Once signed, Trade Secretary Cristina...
