The Philippines and Germany have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in manufacturing, construction and innovation at the successful convening of their inaugural Joint Economic Commission (JEC). The Philippines-Germany Joint Economic Commission Co-Chairs Parliamentary State Secretary Marco...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez is batting for the restoration of the P500 million budget for shared service facilities (SSF) program into the 2021 budget to achieve at least a P1 billion fund allocation next year for this program. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. (ALFRED...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said they will issue an advisory to the mayors and local government units (LGUs) allowing them to determine the extent of further reopening of business establishments from the current 50 percent. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lope (ALFRED FRIAS /...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has launched its free livelihood and skills training program for Bulacan residents in cooperation with the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). This is in preparation for the construction of the diversified conglomerate’s P734 billion Manila...
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) expressed its full support to the proposal of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez to allow more businesses to operate at their rated capacity to prevent the economy from further deterioration. “While we recognize that there are risks associated...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. (ALFRED FRIAS/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO FILE PHOTO) Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has called for full reopening of business establishments even for those located in areas still under the general community quarantine (GCQ) areas so that Filipinos can...
The private sector-driven electric vehicle (EV)industry in the Philippines has already generated ₱1.305 billion in investments with annual production capacity of 150,000 units of a wide range of electric vehicle models as the country aims to become a regional production hub for clean and...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) assured that the design for its Bulacan international airport project includes measures to deal with risks such as flooding as was raised during the Senate hearing on the proposed franchise for the facility. SMC president and COO Ramon S. Ang “We would like to assure...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it has started providing meals for some 274 passengers currently stranded and forced to camp out at the Manila North Harbor. The passengers were stranded due to inter-island travel restrictions under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is investing in massive dredging of garbage to contribute to Metro Manila’s flood mitigation efforts ahead of the construction of its P734-billion Manila International Airport, which is feared to worsen Bulacan’s flood woes. SMC president and chief operating officer...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez yesterday categorically said there is no reason for the EU to withdraw the duty-free privilege on the Philippines 6,274 export products. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez “There is no reason to withdraw EU-GSP Plus,” said Lopez during...
Together with non-profit groups San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has started the distribution of free nutribuns to disadvantaged communities via feeding kiosks at identified Petron service stations. This fulfills the conglomerate’s commitment to continue helping the urban poor cope with the...
