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Philippines loses apparel exports due to high wages
by Catherine Talavera - August 3, 2023 - 12:00am
A major European apparel brand has pulled out all of its garment orders from the Philippines as it moved to more cost-competitive ASEAN countries, according to the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Phi...
Rice, vegetable prices up amid rains, floods
by Catherine Talavera - August 3, 2023 - 12:00am
A spike in prices of rice and vegetables following typhoons and the southwest monsoon has pushed the Department of Trade and Industry to implement a price freeze in certain areas of Luzon hit by calamity.
EU, Philippines FTA talks completed by yearend
by Catherine Talavera - August 2, 2023 - 12:00am
The scoping discussions for the Philippines-European Union free trade agreement will start next month and are expected to be concluded by the end of the year, according to Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
DTI chief seeks more halal investments
by Catherine Talavera - July 30, 2023 - 12:00am
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual is inviting Malaysian investors to explore opportunities in the country’s halal market, citing a growing demand for halal-certified products and services.
PNP monitoring traders for hoarding, profiteering
by Catherine Talavera - July 30, 2023 - 12:00am
Police are on the lookout for unscrupulous traders involved in hoarding of goods in areas placed under a state of calamity due to the devastation brought by Typhoon Egay.
Improved PPP pushed to attract investments
by Catherine Talavera - July 29, 2023 - 12:00am
As the Philippines intensifies its investment promotion efforts, the country should adopt a stronger public private partnerships to attract more foreign investments, according to a professional services and investment...
P183 billion strategic investments get green lane certificates
by Catherine Talavera - July 28, 2023 - 12:00am
A total of four strategic investment projects worth P183 billion had already been approved for green lane services, according to Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
McDonald’s Philippines renews partnership with DOLE
by Catherine Talavera - July 28, 2023 - 12:00am
Fastfood chain McDonald’s Philippines has renewed its commitment to generating employment for Filipino students through its partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment.
PEZA banks on allyshoring to woo US firms
by Catherine Talavera - July 27, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is banking on the allyshoring or friendshoring trend to sustain the  demand for business services from the United States.
Counterfeit, piracy reports surge in H1
by Catherine Talavera - July 27, 2023 - 12:00am
Counterfeit and piracy reports spiked by nearly four times in the first half the year, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines reported yesterday.
MAP drafting MOU with government on ease of doing business
by Catherine Talavera - July 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is drafting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
DTI issues school supplies price guide
by Catherine Talavera - July 26, 2023 - 12:00am
With the school opening approaching, the Department of Trade and Industry has issued a price guide to assist consumers in their purchase of school items.
Lawmakers express support for Marcos 2nd SONA
by Catherine Talavera - July 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Several senators are supportive of President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address, as they welcomed the Chief Executive’s pronouncements on various topics including integrating pro-environment policies,...
TMP to launch Yaris Cross HEV
by Catherine Talavera - July 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Toyota Motors Philippines has confirmed the introduction of a new hybrid electric vehicle as it is set to bring the all new Yaris Cross to the Philippine market.
Possible Philippines, Hawaii partnership in RE, aquaculture seen
by Catherine Talavera - July 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Aquaculture and green energy are some of the areas that the Philippines and Hawaii have the potential to partner in, according to Hawaii State Sen. Glenn Wakai. “I think there’s a lot of good collaborative...
Concepcion bucks higher tax on sweetened beverages
by Catherine Talavera - July 24, 2023 - 12:00am
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion is opposing proposals to increase the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying this would affect many small businesses especially in the provinces.
Better mining infrastructure seen to draw in foreign partners
by Catherine Talavera - July 22, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines needs to provide better mining infrastructure to be able to make its minerals sector more attractive to foreign partners, particularly the United States, according to a Hawaii-based foreign policy...
Philippines urged to reevaluate trade, investment policies  
by Catherine Talavera - July 21, 2023 - 12:00am
An Asia-Pacific-focused educational institution reports that despite the Philippines’ active promotion of trade and investments through the implementation of various supportive measures, the country has not...
‘IP infrastructure upgrade to attract investors’
by Catherine Talavera - July 20, 2023 - 12:00am
Improving the country’s intellectual property infrastructure could help the Philippines attract more investors, according to a US-based IP expert.
Philippines, US partnership in clean energy urged
by Catherine Talavera - July 18, 2023 - 12:00am
As the Philippines continues its push for more green energy sources, a former United States envoy for ASEAN expressed hope for the creation of a partnership between the Philippines and the US for energy transition...
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