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...
The Philippines dipped to 23rd in this year’s ranking that assesses how the world’s most promising logistics markets respond to emerging developments in global logistics. Based on the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the country fell five notches from the 18th spot it has secured...
The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm about the country’s automotive manufacturing industry, which is struggling to keep pace with its regional neighbors' high production figures. PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said the government must take swift action to...
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel shaking hands with Phylum Managing Partner Francois Gary (Embassy of France in Manila photo) The National Dairy Authority (NDA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is teaming up with France-based food consultancy firm...
SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
Importers have denied reports of a significant increase in cement imports, warning that additional import restrictions could drive up prices for the essential construction material. In response to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) motu proprio initiation of preliminary safeguard...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has alerted the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to withhold the release of 19 container vans unloaded at Manila’s South Harbor after a spot inspection revealed a misdeclaration involving imported frozen mackerel. BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said the shipments...
Amid criticisms from farmer groups, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel defended the agency’s decision to authorize the importation of 4,000 metric tons (MT) of red and white onions, describing it as a preemptive measure against potential price surges. During a briefing...
(Courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority) A Philippine delegation led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) conducted a “benchmarking visit” to the United Kingdom to explore and adopt the European country’s best maritime practices and elevate the standards of the Philippine maritime...
Citing its importance for economic development, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) has expressed full support for a Senate measure aimed at modernizing the country’s mining fiscal regime. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2826, or the “Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic...
