Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) is urging the release of its embattled chairman, Joseph Sy, who continues to be detained in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) facility in Bicutan, Taguig City. In a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, Sept. 9, FNI reported that the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of...
“Bagong Pilipino, tara nood tayo!” This was President Marcos’ invitation to the public as he and other members of the First Family led the launch of a campaign that sought to promote responsible viewing and strengthen the country’s film and television industry. In the infomercial, which...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is revamping its key construction regulatory bodies following the abrupt resignations of top officials amid a widening investigation into alleged corruption. Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque has named Doris U. Gacho as acting executive director of the...
President Marcos has directed all government agencies, local government units, and the private sector to support the celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month this September. The directive was issued through Memorandum Circular No. 95, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Philippine Coconut Authority, proudly launched the 2025 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair from August 28 to September 2 at SM Megamall, shining the spotlight on one of the country’s most iconic and powerful agricultural assets—the...
In line with its transformation into an infrastructure conglomerate, Asiabest Group International Inc. is offering shares worth up to ₱24.66 billion and acquiring the infrastructure and real estate companies of its chairman, Francis Lloyd Chua, for ₱15 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Maritime leaders, government officials, shipping industry stakeholders, and representatives of seafarers from different countries have come together to adopt the Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Rights, Safety, and Well-Being, marking a significant milestone in the international effort to uphold...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will undertake a major overhaul of the agency responsible for accrediting contractors, following allegations of corruption linked to anomalous flood control projects. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her department will “clean up” the Philippine...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is exploring the launch of a loan program to mitigate the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on domestic exporters. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her agency is gearing up to study a loan program for exporters, ranging from...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking to increase its proposed budget for next year by as much as ₱2 billion to enhance the country’s investment promotion programs and attract more foreign investments amid ongoing trade tensions. Under the National Expenditure Program (NEP),...
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States (US) to exempt exports of coconut products from the 19-percent reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the government is working to...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has called for an immediate investigation and filing of the necessary criminal and administrative charges against at least two members of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) for overlapping and conflicting positions as owners of construction companies...
