US, PHL biz chamber tie-up expected to address skilled-worker shortages
A PARTNERSHIP between the US Chamber of Commerce and Industry (USCI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is expected to help address the shortage of skilled workers in many industries, a US chamber official said.
Seed, fertilizer procurement to be digitalized
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will digitalize the procurement and distribution of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries.
Digitalization is expected to cut down on...
DA sees potato prices stabilizing this month
POTATO prices are expected to stabilize this month with the expansion of supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.
“Prices rose slightly, but...
Tax on online sellers eyed before Dec.
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) is hoping to start imposing a creditable withholding tax on partner-merchants of online platforms before the start of...
Slower Oct. inflation likely to ease pressure on BSP to tighten policy
HEADLINE INFLATION may ease to 5.3% in October, which would put less pressure for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to further tighten monetary policy, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics.
Gov’t may miss spending targets this year — analysts
THE NATIONAL Government (NG) may likely miss its spending targets this year, which could potentially weigh on economic growth, analysts said.
PSE index seen to close at 6,500 level by end of 2023
THE BENCHMARK Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) could close the year at 6,500, if economic activity improves, a market expert said.
“If the market could...
Bargain hunting, rate concerns to drive trading
INVESTORS may pick up bargains in the coming days following the Philippine stock market’s recent decline, but worries over interest rates could continue to...
PHL can attract EV manufacturers if market is strong, AmCham says
THE American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) said a strong domestic market may persuade electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to set up...
Devolution dialogue with NG has stalled, city official says
The National Government (NG) needs to open up more avenues for discussion with local government units (LGUs) in order to efficiently devolve its functions, a city official said.
Orica expanding PHL operations on bullish outlook for mining
Australian-owned mining services company Orica Philippines, Inc. is placing a bullish bet on the mining industry by expanding its operations here, an official said.
NDC targeting five more co-investment partners
The National Development Co. (NDC), the investment arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), said it is looking to sign up five...