To further support the integration of natural gas into the country's energy mix, economists suggested that developing the Philippine Upstream Indigenous Natural Gas Industry (PUINGI), alongside fiscal support, could help improve energy security amid shifting international markets. In an economic...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up efforts to enforce safety and quality standards for vape products in the local market, targeting the accreditation and tax compliance of nine to ten vape companies by the end of the year. “A lot have been accredited already. Hopefully by...
FOR THURSDAY ISSUE The Philippines' banana exports to South Korea will enjoy zero tariffs over the next five years, following the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) taking effect in January next year. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said at a press...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has exceeded its 2024 investment targets, reaching a total of P1.834 trillion in investments from the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). According to the DTI, the major factors behind this achievement include...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is establishing the National Halal Industry and Trade Office (NHIDO) to position the Philippines as a leading player in the global Halal industry by next year. In a statement, DTI-Halal Industry and Trade Office Program Manager Dimnatang M. Radia said the...
President Marcos wants a bigger slice of the pie by training world-class Filipino professionals to take on bigger roles in the global semiconductor industry, particularly in the production, fabrication, and designing of chips. (From left) President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and...
Movie personalities expressed hopes that the "concerted effort" of the Marcos administration in helping the film industry would continue. Konsyerto sa Palasyo (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Jose...
Canadian mining firm B2Gold Corporation is expanding its operations in the Philippines due to its confidence in the country's robust policies and skilled workforce, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 12, the DTI noted that Trade Secretary Cristina A....
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry awarded nine corporations for the “Country Movers Awards” last Oct. 23, 2024 during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City. This special award recognized conglomerates that have undertaken...
Spanning five decades of promoting transformative agenda for the country, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) recently celebrated 50 golden years of the Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), the biggest and most-highly anticipated in the country. Over 1,500 local...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A serious omission by the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) caused House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Thursday, Dec. 5, vowed to strengthen the partnership between the Information Technology (IT) industry and academe to better align the Philippine IT education system with industry demands. CHED Secretary Popoy De Vera (Photo courtesy of CHED) “It...
