The corruption in government projects is the main concern of the private sector this year, as embodied in recommendations presented to the government by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). PCCI, the country’s largest business group, presented its resolutions detailing policy...
President Marcos has approved the Philippine Creative Industries Development Plan (PCIDP) 2025–2034 to strengthen the country’s creative sector including music, film, design, crafts, and digital media. Marcos approved the 10-year plan through Memorandum Circular No. 103 , ordering its rollout...
After facing backlash from online merchants, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will no longer mandate the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, instead making the requirement voluntary until the end of the year. In a statement, the DTI said the move was announced by Trade Secretary Cristina...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose a temporary safeguard duty of ₱349 per metric ton (MT) on two varieties of cement imports to protect the local industry following the recommendation of the Tariff Commission (TC). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced late Tuesday, Oct....
The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) successfully held its 3rd General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Oct. 9, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center during the Beauty + Health & Wellness Convention. The timely forum, titled “FDA Frontline: What’s New & What’s Next?”, gave...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to prohibit the manufacture, importation, distribution, and retail sale of vape open pods and uncertified e-liquids in the domestic market, citing health and safety risks. In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 9, DTI said the agency is intensifying...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the government expects massive dumping to happen soon due to the challenging trade environment caused by the United States’ (US) tariffs. “A lot of dumping is expected to happen, especially since the tariffs of the US are a...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez proudly announced that the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) was chosen by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as one of the finalists to the “2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award – City Level 1A (for Highly...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support for the ongoing reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) aimed at addressing corruption, noting their significance in making the Philippines more business-friendly. In a statement, the FFCCCII...
The Philippine government is willing to grant concessions to Japan in the hope of introducing reforms to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), particularly to address high tariffs on its banana exports—a market stronghold under threat from countries with lower tariffs....
As ornamental horticulture thrives across the Philippines and urban agriculture continues to turn idle spaces into sources of food and greenery, the country’s agriculture community came together for the second edition of Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit, held at the...
Amid ongoing debates on flood control projects and corruption issues, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has pointed to key sectors that continue to support the economy. During a media roundtable on Thursday, Sept. 25, Jeffrey T. Ng, executive vice...
