Farmers warn of tariff disruptions causing dumping of agri products
FARMERS said the Philippines could be targeted by exporters of agriculture goods if their access to other markets is disrupted by the US tariffs as well as any measures taken in retaliation.
PHL urged to prepare supplier networks as production bases shift
THE PHILIPPINES will need to lay the groundwork for receiving manufacturers exiting China by ensuring that the relocators have adequate supplier networks here, a...
PHL growth forecast maintained at 6.1% by ESCAP; chip boom seen continuing
THE United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has maintained its Philippine economic growth forecast for this year, citing Southeast...
DTI mulls lower tariffs on US goods
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday that it is open to lowering tariffs on US goods in response to US President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of a 17% reciprocal tariff on Philippine goods.
Philippine shares slump on Trump tariff turmoil
THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) plummeted over 4% to a 30-month low on Monday amid a global sell-off as US President Donald J. Trump doubled down on his aggressive tariff plan.
Southeast Asian countries may need to ramp up their US purchases
MAJOR Southeast Asian economies may need to ramp up purchases from the United States, as they seek relief from steep US tariffs, a DBS...
NAIA concession terms face SC legal challenge
A GROUP of lawyers challenged the validity of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) concession agreement before the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, claiming that the deal violated the Constitution and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code.
Up to 20 airports being eyed for privatization
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is looking to tap the private sector to operate and maintain up to 20 airports under public-private...
Rice inventory falls 19.6% month on month in March
THE national rice inventory at the start of March fell 19.6% month on month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Rice stocks hit 1.16 million...
Former John Hay operator offers to waive settlement
FORMER Camp John Hay operator CJH Development Corp. (CJHDevCo) has offered to waive its P1.42-billion final arbitral award in exchange for recognizing the rights...
Tourist VAT refund seen generating increased visitor revenue in 2025
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) said tourism revenue is expected to rise this year, aided by the new tax refund for tourists.
“2024 was a...
PSEi sinks to 5,800 level on global trade war fears
PHILIPPINE SHARES plummeted to the 5,800 level on Monday to log their lowest close since October 2022, joining the rout in global markets amid...