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Philippines open to wider US market access
by Louella Desiderio - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is open to facilitating greater market access for goods coming from the United States, but promoting domestic industries’ interest will remain a priority in the negotiations to lower the reciprocal...
PEZA investment approvals hit P63.5 billion
by Louella Desiderio - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled from January to April amid continued efforts to position the country as a competitive investment destination.
Philippines still off US intellectual property watch list
by Louella Desiderio - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
For the 12th straight year, the Philippines has remained out of the United States’ list of countries with intellectual property rights enforcement concerns.
Pop Mart mulls entry into Philippines food market
by Louella Desiderio - April 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Filipino consumers could be unboxing not just toy blind boxes, but even Labubu-themed pastries in the future as Pop Mart International Group is looking to enter the Philippine food market.
Isuzu Philippines names new president
by Louella Desiderio - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Isuzu Philippines Corp., which is aiming to maintain its dominance in the truck segment, has named Mikio Tsukui as its new president.
Roque, Go to visit US next week for tariff talks
by Louella Desiderio - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go are set to visit the United States next week for negotiations to bring down the reciprocal tariff...
World Bank slashes Philippines growth forecasts
by Louella Desiderio - April 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The World Bank has slashed its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year and the next due to uncertainty about trade policy and expectations of slower global economic activity.
Franchisers target 8-10% revenue growth this year
by Louella Desiderio - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Franchise Association  is eyeing growth of eight to 10 percent in revenues this year with food businesses expected to be the main driver.
Philippines 2nd biggest ADB recipient
by Louella Desiderio - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines received the second biggest amount of financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last year, securing $6.02 billion.
Luggage maker to build factory in Bataan
by Louella Desiderio - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Luggage manufacturer PLG Prime Global Co. is planning to build a factory in Bataan amid the lower reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners including the Philippines.
Exporters urged to strengthen US ties amid reciprocal tariffs
by Louella Desiderio - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry and Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Investment and Economic Affairs are engaging the country’s exporters in coming up with measures to strengthen...
Approved construction permits down in February
by Louella Desiderio - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Construction activities in the Philippines are slowing down as the number of building permits approved nationwide dipped by 2.5 percent in February.
Pop Mart eyes unboxing of new stores, fresh designs in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The company behind collectible designer toys in blind boxes such as Labubu and Crybaby, is looking to expand in the Philippines by opening new stores and working with local creatives for new designs.
MAP pushes for swift completion of key NLEX-SLEX, Skyway link
by Louella Desiderio - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging the government and project stakeholders to fast track the completion of the link connecting the North Luzon Expressway- South Luzon Expressway Connector...
NCR economy grows by 5.6 percent in 2024
by Louella Desiderio - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The economy of Metro Manila expanded at a faster pace in 2024, driven primarily by the growth in the services sector, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Thai firm investing P1 billion for coconut processing facility
by Louella Desiderio - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
A Thai-affiliated company is spending more than P1 billion to build a coconut processing facility in Misamis Oriental for exports, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Tariff concerns to cap Q1 GDP growth at 6%
by Louella Desiderio - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy likely grew by six percent in the first quarter, slightly lower than earlier projected, amid uncertainties triggered by the tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners, according...
NEDA: Upper middle-income status for Philippines possible next year
by Louella Desiderio - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines may attain upper middle-income status next year if the economy expands by at least six percent, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.
China opens door for more Philippine exports
by Louella Desiderio - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
China is ready to buy more products from the Philippines, presenting opportunities for Filipino exporters, amid the tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners.
Arrest of all suspects in Que slay pushed
by Louella Desiderio - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is pushing for a full probe and arrest of the remaining suspects in the kidnapping and killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson...
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