PHL slips in investor relations, debt transparency rankings
THE PHILIPPINES has slipped in rankings for investor relations (IR) and debt transparency compiled by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
In its 2025 Investor...
SBCorp. approves P4.22 million in loans for female entrepreneurs
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Small Business Corp.’s (SBCorp.) Women’s Enterprise Fund (WEF) approved P4.22 million worth of loans for...
Philippines expected to require 350,000 more workers for RE
THE PHILIPPINES needs to have about 350,000 more workers available to service pending renewable energy (RE) projects in the pipeline by 2030, according to...
US tariff letter still pending; Go tapped to make announcement
THE PHILIPPINES continues to await its own tariff letter from the US after Washington announced rates for many Asian neighbors, the Palace said, adding...
PHL ‘stands to benefit’ after US barely budges on region’s tariffs
THE PHILIPPINES may benefit from the tariffs the US announced on Monday for some Asian trading partners, with Manila possibly being treated more favorably when its own tariff rate is announced, ING said.
Zambales, Pangasinan set for hydrogen resource exploration
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said sites in Zambales and Pangasinan have been designated for possible hydrogen exploration, pending the President’s approval for the...
Organic pesticide developed by D&L unit approved for cocolisap
THE Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said it approved the use of a domestically developed organic pesticide against the Coconut Scale Insect, also known as...
Council announces seizure of smuggled rice in Talisay, Cebu
THE Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AAES) Council said 20,526 sacks of smuggled rice valued at P38 million have been apprehended in Talisay City, Cebu.
The council...
LGUs ordered to develop coastal ‘greenbelt’ zones
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a memorandum directing local government units (LGUs) to create or rehabilitate coastal greenbelt zones.
In...
CAB seeks expanded air deal with Australia
THE PHILIPPINES is seeking to expand its bilateral air service agreement with Australia, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said.
CAB Executive Director Carmelo L. Arcilla...
DEPDev calls 10% tariff positive outcome, but sees retention of 5-6% as best case
A 10% US tariff for the Philippines will be a “good scenario,” though an even better one where the US charged some Philippine goods...
PCC considering changes to divestment rules
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it is considering new guidelines for parties required to divest holdings in competition rulings, as well as the...
