SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
Importers have denied reports of a significant increase in cement imports, warning that additional import restrictions could drive up prices for the essential construction material. In response to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) motu proprio initiation of preliminary safeguard...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has alerted the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to withhold the release of 19 container vans unloaded at Manila’s South Harbor after a spot inspection revealed a misdeclaration involving imported frozen mackerel. BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said the shipments...
Amid criticisms from farmer groups, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel defended the agency’s decision to authorize the importation of 4,000 metric tons (MT) of red and white onions, describing it as a preemptive measure against potential price surges. During a briefing...
(Courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority) A Philippine delegation led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) conducted a “benchmarking visit” to the United Kingdom to explore and adopt the European country’s best maritime practices and elevate the standards of the Philippine maritime...
Citing its importance for economic development, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) has expressed full support for a Senate measure aimed at modernizing the country’s mining fiscal regime. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2826, or the “Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos urged creatives to join CineGang Inc., an initiative supporting the country’s movie industry, as she convened Filipino film industry stakeholders to discuss ways for the government to support the sector. Photos from First Lady Liza Marcos' Instagram "We’re ready...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up its initiatives to prevent a potential egg shortage and the subsequent price surge in the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel warned that the country is facing a potential shortage by April after many egg-laying hens were culled...
The competition in the country’s free television industry has severely weakened since the non-renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.'s franchise in 2020, according to a new study by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). The study titled “Blocktiming Practices in the Philippine Free TV Industry.”...
The Philippine Parts Maker Association (PPMA) is recommending the adoption of a local content requirement (LCR) policy in the country’s automotive parts manufacturing industry in a bid to revitalize the struggling sector. Inspired by Indonesia’s LCR model, PMPA President Ferdi Raquelsantos said...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is aiming to expand the country’s entertainment industry this year by fostering greater exposure in international markets. Driven by world-class Filipino talent, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the agency is set to push local films and teleseryes...
FOR MONDAY Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the Philippines' commitment to innovating its trade financing and digital development during the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF). Speaking before the Innovative Trade Financing Forum, Roque said the Marcos...
