THE World Bank said Philippine headline inflation will continue to settle within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range until 2026, raising the possibility of further easing, though it…
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THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors and reforms to modernize agriculture and improve the ease of doing…
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IN BRIEF: • Cost-cutting measures must not compromise customer experience (CX) as it is essential for driving growth. • CX is not merely a component of business strategy; it is…
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The country’s industrial production growth eased annually in 2024 amid geopolitical tensions that dragged demand, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA’s latest Monthly…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved imports of 4,000 metric tons (MT) worth of onions to ensure stable prices with stocks running low. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary…
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MEAT IMPORTERS are calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allocate the pork and poultry quotas for the minimum access volume (MAV), which should have been released during the…
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Seizures of counterfeit goods hit P41 billion in 2024 led by apparel, shoes, bags
THE National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) seized P40.99 billion worth of counterfeit products in 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said. “It is increasing year…
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THE PHILIPPINES is working on initiatives like procurement reform to achieve budget transparency, but it will take time to mainstream these initiatives, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said. Ms. Pangandaman,…
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THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it will review its target of achieving total electrification by 2028 amid concerns about the availability of funding. “Since the President is approaching the…
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NATIONAL ECONOMIC and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said anti-trust legislation will be crucial in ensuring food security. “We must complement antitrust tools with strategies to address structural…