Forty-nine foreigners were arrested Friday night, March 14, in a commercial building in Pasay City where they were operating online hubs similar to the now banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) More businesses and tourism establishments in the Philippines are integrating Halal-compliant services to accommodate Muslim travelers and enhance the country’s appeal as a...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan (File photo / Marina) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said Friday, March 14, that it recorded a 26-percent decrease in the number of complaints filed through the 8888 Citizens Complaint Center (CCC) in 2024. In a...
Tobacco farmers are expected to earn more this year since current buying prices are much higher than the floor prices, according to the National Tobacco Administration (NTA). NTA Administrator Belinda Sanchez said this “golden season” is apparent based on the prices at the start...
Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is planning to expand its operations in the country while its local subsidiary is in the process of securing a congressional franchise, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a press briefing on...
Koshidaka Holdings, a leading player in Japan’s leisure industry, is planning to establish its popular karaoke chain in the Philippines by the end of this year, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. In a press briefing on Tuesday, March 11, Roque said she met executives of...
Engr. Ana Trinidad Rivera of the Food and Drug Administration Philippines (left) and DTI Assistant Secretary Engelbert Josef Chua (right) The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) kicked off the year with its 1st General Membership Meeting (GMM) for 2025, titled “Pillars...
The Philippines could soon see the first Filipino to go in space through the government’s collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement, the DTI said this was one of the topics discussed during a high-level discussion...
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque meeting executives of Boeing Satellite Systems (DTI photo) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to expand the country’s production of aerospace and satellite technology through a collaboration with American aerospace giant Boeing. Trade Secretary...
In an attempt to make the Philippines a top film production hub, Philippine officials, led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, have presented "compelling" incentives to Hollywood's biggest film production companies to film in the Philippines. Photos from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos/Instagram In...
Japan's JR East explores partnership to modernize Philippine rail systems. East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Japan’s leading railway operator, is interested in running the operations and maintenance of the country’s railway systems, according to the Department of Trade and Industry...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has strongly opposed a local ordinance imposing a 50-year moratorium on new mining operations in Palawan, citing its economic impact and conflict with national law. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Palawan on Wednesday, March 5, approved the...
