Economy

THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) said that it will revive its Job Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) program this year with the goal of including the informal sector. “That…

THE Board of Investments (BoI) said on Tuesday that a Japanese company is considering setting up a quick-stop car repair service in Pampanga by July. The BoI said it met…

TOBACCO leaf production increased 7.45% to 45.4 million kilograms in 2024, with more farmers encouraged to plant by export opportunities and local government prodding, according to the National Tobacco Administration…

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is allocating P2.11 billion to improve Jose Panganiban port in Camarines Norte to make it suitable for servicing the offshore wind industry. The port regulator…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Philippines can access a potential export market of $788.4 million for its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules if it properly addresses the non-tariff barriers…

THE Department of Agriculture said it is pushing to launch the cold examination facilities in agriculture (CEFA) in Angat, Bulacan before the end of the first half. “We will try…

A CONSORTIUM consisting of 23 South Korean public institutions and private companies has been formed to support members pursuing urban development projects in the Philippines. In a statement on Monday,…

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Dutch organization PUM Netherlands to develop high-value products from coconut husk in Davao. In a statement on Monday, DTI said…

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has started consulting with heads of government agencies in conducting the budget call forum for 2026. The forum, held at the Philippine International…

TAX COLLECTIONS from vapor products totaled P1.35 billion in the 11 months to November, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs…