Two Japanese firms Junca Global Partner Inc., a pioneering technology firm in Japan’s biotech industry, and Kurabe Industrial have signed investment partnerships with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for their planned “huge” investment in the country. Tereso O. Panga, PEZA OIC...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be working with the local government units in Bulacan for the development of the bamboo industry in the province, which it said, will also help in flood control measures in some parts of the province. DPWH Bulacan Second Engineering District...
German firms operating in the Philippines have projected sluggish business outlook as the impact of the worldwide energy crises and supply chain disruptions continue to affect their operations, according to a Fall 2022 report by the German – Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI –...
In a bid to boost the shoe industry in Marikina City, Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro and his wife, District 1 Representative Marjorie “Maan” Teodoro are eyeing a proposal to perpetually waive the fees for manufacturers and sellers who will participate in the city's shoe bazaars. During the...
International Film Industry Conference 2022 aims to bring synergy to stakeholders Hearing film experts from neighboring ASEAN countries and bridging connections for progressive co-productions are the goals of the government to help the film industry rise against the economic slump caused by the...
CEBU CITY – A leading real estate developer is seeing favorable opportunities and a flourishing recovery next year. Ramero Espina, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Primary Homes, said the Philippine real estate industry, particularly in the residential segment, could forward to a bullish...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has urged companies to consider the Philippines as their preferred investment destination because it is a gateway to the 10-member countries of ASEAN. During the Hong Kong ASEAN Summit 2022, the Philippine trade chief took advantage of the Summit to...
Senator Jose ‘’Jinggoy’’ Ejercito Estrada, during Tuesday’s plenary session November 8, 2022, raised issues “plaguing the barely surviving” film industry in the country. Only nine local movies have been released out of 20 Filipino films reviewed by the Movie and Television Review and...
Over P100 million worth assistance were provided to onion farmers as the national government pushes to stabilize its local production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) disclosed on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Onions (Photos courtesy of Pixabay) In a statement, the DA said the assistance package was in a...
The House Committee on Trade and Industry has approved a consolidated version of the "Internet Transactions Bill". Batangas 5th district Rep. Mario Mariño presided over the panel hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 24, with the agenda of deliberating over 12 House bills (HBs) all pertaining to Internet...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has assured that development and promotion of the health industry will be a major thrust for development during the six year term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration. Pascual was reacting to the challenge by Senator Pia Cayetano, author...
The Department of Trade and Industry has identified three priority legislative measures for immediate passage by Congress to support economic growth. These priority bills are the Senate confirmation on the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Omnibus Micro Small...
