The Philippines expects the United States (US) to consider exempting its imports from the threat of a 12.5-percent tariff following the creation of an inter-agency body tasked with probing the alleged importation of goods produced with forced labor. “It should be,” Department of Trade and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking additional funding of up to ₱5 billion for Small Business (SB) Corp. to support its loan programs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including young entrepreneurs. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the DTI is seeking a higher...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expanding its initiative aimed at promoting accessibility and affordability in the logistics sector by welcoming nine more private sector partners across the supply chain. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque onboarded the third batch of partners under the...
Salary increases in the Philippines are expected to remain moderate through next year as employers balance rising inflation, cost pressures, and the need to retain critical talent, according to global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson plc (WTW). In its latest Asia-Pacific...
The primary business organization representing Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs urged Chinese state media to take down an artificial intelligence-generated (AI) video depicting Filipinos in a derogatory manner, warning that such portrayals risk damaging long-standing trade and diplomatic ties between...
Nestled in the rugged terrain of northern Luzon, where increased climate volatility regularly tests the limits of long-term planning, one mining company is turning environmental responsibility into a strategic strength. Given the direct impact of mineral extraction on the environment and...
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Ottawa could position the domestic nickel mining sector as a key alternative in the global critical minerals supply chain, according to the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). PNIA President Dante Bravo noted that the...
Millions of Filipinos know him simply as "Kuya Kurt." He 's the American who speaks Tagalog with ease, eats at neighborhood carinderias, chats with jeepney drivers and somehow turns everyday encounters into videos watched by millions. What many don 't know is that before the viral fame,...
The government is planning to simultaneously implement its two flagship incentive programs aimed at encouraging the local production of electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars, potentially within the year. Finance Secretary Frederick Go told reporters last week that the government intends to...
State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has mandated all gaming corporations to formally declare their exclusive tie-ups with foreign gaming partners, which must be fully compliant with domestic gaming laws. Pagcor directed all accredited gaming affiliates and previously authorized...
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has now assumed control over the registration of animal health products from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a move expected to speed up vaccine development. The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Department Circular (DC) No. 33 to officially transfer...
Business names registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expanded by nearly five percent in the first half of 2026, even as the impact of elevated inflation is already being felt in the pace of filings. The latest DTI data showed that business name registrations from January to...
