DTI Secretary Cristina Roque meeting representatives of JAKIM (DTI photo) Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department, otherwise known as JAKIM, is looking into establishing a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque....
The country’s leading business chamber, which mostly consists of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is bracing for extra costs due to the Trump administration’s imposition of a 17-percent tariff on Philippine imports. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said...
Victor T. Lim, former BSP governor Amado M. Tetangco,Jr., Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, and Tan Ching (Photo by Vicson Tan) Photos by Vicson Tan The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has elected industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as...
Victor Lim Industrialist Victor Lim has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), signaling a focus on continued business and socio-civic development. Lim's election, which followed three rounds of voting...
To encourage more investments, exploration, and support for the role of natural gas in the country’s energy mix, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. Under the IRR, the government shall establish,...
Key officials welcome passengers of Air Canada Flight AC 017 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3, 2025, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (6th from the right), DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon (5th from the right), Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo (7th from the left),...
The Philippines is keen on taking advantage of “strategic opportunities” resulting from the imposition of 17-percent reciprocal tariffs on Philippine imports by the United States (US). In a statement on Thursday, April 3, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
The oyster industry in the country must receive ample support from the government, especially in times of calamity, senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino said. Senatorial candidates Bam Aquino holds a consultation with talaba growers in Barangay Dos, Ilog, Negros Occidental. (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino...
The government is set to meet with aviation companies in Canada to discuss potential expansion in the Philippines, as local airlines move to bolster their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service capabilities. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said this...
Telecommunications service provider Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT&T) Corp. is eager to resume trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) within the first half of the year as it nears regulatory approval. PT&T President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop are collaborating in Unlad Lokal, a program that aims to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the e-commerce space. After a pilot test, the program was launched on Friday, March 28, when a memorandum of...
BEE EARTH FRIENDLY (Standing, from left) DTI Assistant Sec. Domingo Tolentino Jr., Asst Sec. Grace Baluyan, Usec. Blesila Lantayona, Jollibee Area Customer Activation Senior Manager Bong Tan, Area Manager Karen Cortez, Channels & Retail Marketing Senior Manager Rodelyn Canapi. (Seated, from...
