Gecar Machine Solutions Inc. (Gecar), a licensed fabricator of food processing equipment designed and developed by the Department of Science Technology -Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC)recently closed another successful transaction with the food manufacturing sector....
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported an all-time high business name (BN) registration in 2022 at 932,097, surpassing the previous record at 916,164 in 2020. According to the DTI, there were 827,491 new BNs registered this year accounting for 88.8 percent of overall registrations....
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday, Dec. 23, issued the list of certified fireworks that the public should buy, and strongly reminded consumers to avoid fireworks that have no “PS” or the Philippine Standard mark. The DTI listed 14 certified fireworks brand to guide consumers....
t’s the Christmas season, arguably the most anticipated holiday of the year. But instead of concentrating on the festivities, many Filipinos will be wondering how to make ends meet amid the rising prices of basic food items. This, alongside the longtime complaint of farmers and fishers not making...
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures, Inc. (MPAV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is expanding its dairy business in partnership with the LR Group of Israel. Early this year, MPIC ventured in the dairy industry by partnering with the Carmen’s Best Group and acquiring...
Changes in digital technology are happening at lightning speed and nowhere faster than in the advancements of artificial intelligence (AI). The use of AI has brought about a revolution in how we do things in everyday life. “Anyone who has accessed a financial app through facial recognition,...
Filipino coconut exporters, mainly small and medium, fetched $25.7 million in initial sales during their participation at the five-day exhibition Salon International de l’Alimentation Paris (SIAL) in Paris. The Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau with the support of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual will continue his "wholehearted service" to the country as the latter is reappointed to his position. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual...
REP. Yap (FB) LILOAN, Southern Leyte – A year after typhoon ‘’Odette’’ ravaged Southern Leyte and other areas in the Visayas, Southern Leyte Rep. Christopherson Yap appealed to the national government for help in its recovery, particularly the province's coconut industry. With only...
A bill that seeks to establish the country's competitive edge in the natural bamboo market in transport, construction, furniture, and fabric sectors that can lead to industrial-manufacturing development will be refiled in Congress. Bohol Representative Edgardo M. Chatto said he will refile House...
THE RIGHT MOVE RIKKI MATHAY We know that we are finally at the age of post-pandemic – despite the rising cases of Covid the past weeks – when hotels and resorts are fully booked for parties and staycations especially during the holidays. The hospitality industry took a hard blow from the...
