Economy

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said its members need to diversify their markets in the face of the unpredictability of US trade policy.…

By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter MEAT IMPORTS rose 16.18% year on year in February, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said, with domestic supply remaining constrained by African Swine…

THE unsolicited proposal for the operations and maintenance of the Davao International Airport is still under review, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said. “For Davao Airport, at least the post-PPP…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE introduction of paperless trade will require reforms to the regulatory infrastructure and legal framework, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport). Citing…

MORE French businesses are looking to invest in the Philippines amid the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and the launch of direct flights…

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is close to completing the 2.3-kilometer twin tube tunnel segment of the Davao City Bypass project. In a statement on…

Second of two parts IN BRIEF: • ​Philippine CEOs are embracing transformation to remain competitive and drive sustainable business growth in an evolving business landscape. • ​Global disruption, macroeconomic uncertainty,…

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said full operations for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will likely be four years delayed after hitting a 50% completion rate to date for the…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) signaled its openness to a proposal for a minimum buying price for palay (unmilled rice) to be set at P20 per kilogram. Agriculture Assistant Secretary…

PHILIPPINE soybean meal imports will likely increase 3.1% to 3.35 million metric tons (MMT), according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), to accompany an expected rebound in the hog…