In an attempt to make the Philippines a top film production hub, Philippine officials, led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, have presented "compelling" incentives to Hollywood's biggest film production companies to film in the Philippines. Photos from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos/Instagram In...
Japan's JR East explores partnership to modernize Philippine rail systems. East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Japan’s leading railway operator, is interested in running the operations and maintenance of the country’s railway systems, according to the Department of Trade and Industry...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has strongly opposed a local ordinance imposing a 50-year moratorium on new mining operations in Palawan, citing its economic impact and conflict with national law. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Palawan on Wednesday, March 5, approved the...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster Carmela I. Torres (center) leads the awarding of a P1-million training fund to Pacific Farms, Inc. on February 28, 2025. The initiative, under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP),...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, March 6 welcomed the announcement of a joint venture between Nickel Asia Corporation and DMCI Mining Corporation to develop a nickel processing plant in the country. He called the partnership a “monumental stride” in adding...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque discussing Philippine-Japan economic ties with Sumitomo Corp. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque cited the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE...
The latest fashion statement from Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo could soon be manufactured in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque presented the country’s potential to host a factory of the popular brand in a meeting with...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the Philippines’ business mission in the United States (US) to help solidify the country’s position as a quality provider of healthcare information management services, expanding the sector’s reach into new markets. In a statement, the DTI...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called for more state support for the country’s shoe industry amid the constant competition with foreign footwear products. Pimentel made the call as he called for a revival of the struggling Marikina shoe industry, that has...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the expansion of the country’s hotel industry to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and strengthen the Philippines’ position as a leading travel destination. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Philippines Hotel Industry Summit on Feb. 26, DOT...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Thursday, Feb. 20, called on the national government to set a clear-cut policy to stop importing sugar during the harvest season, saying that this is one of the most effective ways to help Filipino farmers and the sugar...
