The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that agricultural trade in the country decreased last year due to a drop in both imports and exports. Data from the PSA showed that the total agricultural trade amounted to $24.35 billion from January to December 2023, a nine percent decline...
The Philippines and the United States may soon forge a free trade agreement (FTA) on cyberspace and digital technology as Washington expressed commitment in helping Manila in the said fields, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said. Ahead of the trilateral meet among...
The country’s trade deficit improved in February this year, driven by a strong increase in exports outpacing the growth in imports, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The balance of trade in goods, representing the difference between export and import values, recorded a...
Filinvest Cyberparks Inc. (FCI), the office business arm of Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI), is leasing its entire Filinvest Buendia building to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). L-R: Sarah Velasquez (FCI Offices Leasing Head), Kristian R. Ablan (DTI Assistant Secretary - Office of the...
The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore, United States may lead to an increase in import prices for the Philippines, an economist warned. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said that the port congestion triggered by the bridge collapse in the US could...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) arrested an illegal dangerous species trader and seized two Philippine Palm Civets in his possession during an entrapment operation on Friday, March 22, in La Victoria, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte....
(Juan Carlo de Vela/ MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee is prodding the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify its price monitoring on basic commodities, as well as to set suggested retail prices (SRP) on such goods. ...
Obra Design Masterclass mentees with DTI and PTTC-GMEA officials Filipinos are inherently talented, whether it's singing, dancing, painting, or even furniture making. This was showcased during the recent graduation ceremony and award presentation of the Obra Design Masterclass on March 9, 2024,...
Senior citizens above the age of 60, single mothers, and persons with disabilities can soon enjoy a 20 percent discount on basic goods and services with the support of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Trade and Industry, as well as the Department of Energy. The three government...
The Philippines government expressed appreciation for the European Union (EU)’s move to resume their talks on a free-trade agreement—a pact with the regional bloc that would open new opportunities for business and consumers in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...
TORONTO – The Canadian government is preparing to send a trade mission to the Philippines by the end of this year and that shall provide a strapping venue for their investors to explore opportunities for capital infusion into green technology ventures, agri-business as well as prospects in the...
President Marcos arrived in Manila on Saturday, March 16, after back-to-back state visits to Germany and the Czech Republic, where he invited investments and reached multi-billion dollar business agreements in the country’s varied industries and sectors. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
