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Holcim, Megawide renew cement supply agreement
by Louella Desiderio - March 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Holcim Philippines Inc. has renewed its supply agreement to provide the cement requirements of Megawide Construction Corp.
ADB lends $20 million for affordable housing project
by Louella Desiderio - March 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $20 million worth of loans to Lhoopa Inc. to bankroll its affordable housing project in the Philippines.
Intellectual property filings up 2.5 percent in 2023
by Louella Desiderio - March 19, 2024 - 12:00am
“We hope to see more areas realize the importance of IP assets not just in pushing their ranks in the cities and municipalities competitiveness index but also in fueling their residents’ creativity and...
Consumer complaints rise in 2023 – DTI
by Louella Desiderio - March 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Online transactions continued to dominate the complaints lodged by consumers at the Department of Trade and Industry last year.
Regional growth centers eyed for pharma ecozones
by Louella Desiderio - March 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Ecozone developers are looking at the provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Tarlac and Cebu as areas for establishing pharmaceutical economic zones in the country, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Phones, laptops top purchases for loans
by Louella Desiderio - March 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops are the top consumer products being purchased in the Philippines using loans, according to Home Credit Philippines.
PEZA taps ACG for investment promotion
by Louella Desiderio - March 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has teamed up with the Asian Consulting Group to work together in promoting the country as an investment destination.
NEDA seeks approval of Konektadong Pinoy bill
by Louella Desiderio - March 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The National Economic and Development Authority has renewed its call for the passage of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill to strengthen the country’s internet infrastructure and enhance digital co...
Thai cement maker to open Philippines plant this year
by Louella Desiderio - March 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Thai fiber cement maker Shera Public Co. Ltd. is pouring in P2 billion for its plant in Pampanga, which is expected to open this year.
Job generation master plan out in Q4 – NEDA
by Louella Desiderio - March 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The National Economic and Development Authority is looking to complete the country’s employment generation master plan in the fourth quarter of the year.
P56 billion in the pipeline for Philippines wind projects
by Louella Desiderio - March 15, 2024 - 12:00am
A leading German wind and solar farm developer is planning to invest P56 billion on top of the P392.4 billion it earlier committed for renewable energy projects in the Philippines.
KKR investing $400 million for telco towers in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - March 14, 2024 - 12:00am
US-based global investment firm KKR is investing $400 million for the development of telco towers in the Philippines, according to the US Department of Commerce.
Trade deficit narrows in January
by Louella Desiderio - March 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines posted a smaller trade deficit of $4.22 billion in January as exports picked up, preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
US eyeing to boost Philippines chip output
by Louella Desiderio - March 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The US has committed to help double the number of semiconductor facilities in the Philippines as part of efforts to diversify its chip supply chain.
DTI cool on tax breaks for hybrid vehicles
by Louella Desiderio - March 12, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry said the inclusion of hybrid vehicles in the coverage of electric vehicles enjoying tax breaks under Executive Order 12 would defeat the objective behind the lowered tariffs,...
US firms investing over $1 billion in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - March 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Firms that are part of a high-level US trade and investment mission to the Philippines are planning to invest over $1 billion in the country in various areas, including energy and upskilling projects.
Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts
by Louella Desiderio - March 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities...
Top executives join US trade mission to Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - March 11, 2024 - 12:00am
A delegation of high-level US company executives is in the country for a trade and investment mission taking place this week to check out business opportunities.
Game developers generate $2.4 million in export sales
by Louella Desiderio - March 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Game developers generated $2.42 million in export sales from the country’s first Game Development Summit organized by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Jobless rate climbs to 4.5 percent in January
by Louella Desiderio - March 9, 2024 - 12:00am
The country’s unemployment rate rose in January as the seasonal increase in jobs created by the heightened economic activity during the Christmas holidays faded.
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