Economy

THE PHILIPPINES can meet growing global demand for workers in the offshore wind industry, the German Embassy in Manila said. David Klebs, economic counselor at the German Embassy, said more…

BILLS seeking to impose a legislated national wage hike have been sidelined at the House of Representatives, with the House Labor committee focusing its efforts on exercising oversight over an…

PHILIPPINE banana exports fell 2.97% in 2024, with the industry currently dealing with Fusarium wilt, also known as Panama disease, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. In its Banana Market…

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned importers and manufacturers of the certification requirements for vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products covered by Department Orders 22-06 and 24-02. In a…

THE departments of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Migrant Workers (DMW) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to encourage investments and businesses established by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and…

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter MINERS said that the new reporting rules for mining companies are expected to improve mineral reporting, thereby boosting investor confidence in the industry. Chamber of…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE interim management contract awarded to Metro Pacific Investment Corp. (MPIC) unit Landco Pacific Corp. for Camp John Hay is a play on the…

WEAKER international rice prices could cause the proposed price ceiling on imported rice to be set lower, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. “The maximum suggested retail price…

EXPORTERS need to maximize the potential of electronic equipment, machinery, electricity, precious metals, and fruit exports to Europe, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport). Citing the International Trade…

FIREARMS manufacturers and dealers said they support amendments to an 11-year-old law to unlock growth in the industry. “By amending Republic Act (RA) No. 10591, we are not simply adjusting…