Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to establish modern shoe manufacturing hubs across the country, with Marikina City—dubbed the Shoe Capital of the Philippines—hosting the pilot facility. Sen. Aqulino “Koko” Pimentel III (MB File Photo) ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized its regional operations centers nationwide to ensure the safe, smooth, and seamless travel of more than 30 million domestic and international tourists during the Holy Week break. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the centers are monitoring key...
PNP Chief, Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil (File photo) (UPDATED) General Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), held a “high-level” meeting with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday, April 11, to...
Top business groups have condemned the kidnapping and murder of Filipino-Chinese tycoon Anson Que and his driver, demanding swift justice and reforms to strengthen law enforcement. In a joint statement, the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and...
The Philippines is ready to collaborate with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the 10-member bloc moves to strengthen its trade partnership with the United States (US) following the 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs. In a statement, Department of Trade and Industry...
Vincent Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Cristina Roque A glorious afternoon event, titled the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, ushered in this year’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) National Food Fair on Wednesday, April 9,...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque meeting representatives of JAKIM (DTI photo) Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department, otherwise known as JAKIM, is looking into establishing a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque....
The country’s leading business chamber, which mostly consists of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is bracing for extra costs due to the Trump administration’s imposition of a 17-percent tariff on Philippine imports. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said...
Victor T. Lim, former BSP governor Amado M. Tetangco,Jr., Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, and Tan Ching (Photo by Vicson Tan) Photos by Vicson Tan The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has elected industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as...
Victor Lim Industrialist Victor Lim has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), signaling a focus on continued business and socio-civic development. Lim's election, which followed three rounds of voting...
To encourage more investments, exploration, and support for the role of natural gas in the country’s energy mix, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. Under the IRR, the government shall establish,...
Key officials welcome passengers of Air Canada Flight AC 017 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3, 2025, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (6th from the right), DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon (5th from the right), Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo (7th from the left),...
