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Foreign investment pledges triple to P46 B in Q1

By Czeriza Valencia | June 7, 2019 - 12:00am

Foreign investment pledges approved by the country’s seven investment promotion agencies (IPAs) more than tripled to...

Business

Fiscal incentives overhaul to yield best returns — NEDA

July 26, 2018 - 12:00am

Rationalizing tax incentives provided to firms in special economic zones would enable the economy to benefit more from firms that can create more jobs and help narrow the prevailing trade deficit, the National Economic...

Business

DOF: Most fiscal perks from IPAs unnecessary

By Mary Grace Padin | July 25, 2018 - 12:00am

Many of the fiscal incentives granted by the government’s investment promotion agencies are “unnecessary,” as some firms do not generate as much economic benefits as expected, the Department of...

Business

PEZA, CEZA at odds over fiscal perks

By Richmond Mercurio | June 5, 2018 - 12:00am

With ongoing moves to overhaul fiscal perks under the second tax reform package, investment promotion agencies remain at odds over the importance of these incentives in attracting foreign investors.

Business

Clark unfazed by proposed reforms in incentives

By Richmond Mercurio | May 9, 2018 - 12:00am

Clark Development Corp., one of the top investment promotion agencies in the country, is not worried about the looming reforms in the incentives package, expressing its full support to the government’s plan...

Business

Philippines, New Zealand trade improves 6.4% in 2014

By Delon Porcalla | November 20, 2015 - 9:00am

Trade relations between the Philippines and New Zealand have increased 6.4 percent to $553 million in 2014, bilateral discussions between President Aquino and Prime Minister John Key showed yesterday.

Business

5 German, Norwegian firms mull investments in Phl

By Louella Desiderio | July 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Four German firms and a Norwegian company are planning to invest in manufacturing facilities in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

Business

SBMA bats for two-point program to attract investors

December 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will implement a two-point program which is seen to put the Subic Bay Freeport in a more competitive investment position over its Asian neighbors.

Business

Only investments with 5% minimum value added to get incentives, says DTI

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Trade Secretary Gregory L. Domingo said that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering giving tax incentives to investments that has a minimum of five-percent value added.

Business

Government can save up to P5B if incentives scheme for local firms is amended - DTI

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 9, 2011 - 12:00am

The government can save up to P5 billion if the incentives scheme for domestic registered enterprises is amended, a joint Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Finance (DOF) Fiscal Incentives Reform...

Business