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More LGUs targeted for eBOSS compliance
by Louella Desiderio - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The Anti-Red Tape Authority aims to have an additional 200 local government units fully automate the processing of business permits this year.
UN: Philippines to post faster growth in 2025, 2026
by Louella Desiderio - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is expected to grow at a faster pace this year and next, but geopolitical tensions and unfavorable weather conditions pose risks to the outlook, according to the United Nations.
Isuzu opens new dealerships in Rizal
by Louella Desiderio - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Isuzu Philippines Corp. has expanded its footprint in the country with the opening of two new dealerships in Rizal.
Lexus Manila names new president
by Louella Desiderio - January 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Lexus Manila has named Carlo Ablaza as its new president.
ICTSI gets BOI perks for P2.3 billion Iloilo seaport modernization project
by Louella Desiderio - January 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The Board of Investments has approved the P2.35 billion project of Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. to modernize the Iloilo commercial port.
Trade deficit narrows to $4.8 billion in November
by Louella Desiderio - January 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s trade deficit narrowed in November as exports declined faster than imports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Jobless rate declines to 3.2% in November
by Louella Desiderio - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The country saw a drop in unemployment in November as more people secured jobs due to greater labor demand by certain sectors during the holiday season, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Factory output drops in November
by Louella Desiderio - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s factory output contracted in November due to declines in the production of food, transport equipment, as well as computer and electronic products, according to the Philippine Statistics Aut...
Inflation heats up to 2.9% in December
by Louella Desiderio - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Inflation rose for the third straight month in December, driven by the faster uptick in housing and transport costs, but average inflation for 2024 remained within the government’s two to four percent tar...
MVP group leads Camp John Hay transition
by Louella Desiderio - January 7, 2025 - 12:00am
A Regional Trial Court here has ordered the return of a 247-hectare rented area at Camp John Hay’s Special Economic Zone to the government.
Philippines health care costs to rise 18% this year
by Louella Desiderio - January 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Medical costs in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit increase this year, the second highest in the Asia-Pacific, according to a survey conducted by global advisory, broking and solutions company...
Over P600 billion projects seek green lane certification
by Louella Desiderio - January 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Around P639 billion worth of projects are seeking green lane status for expedited processing of permits and licenses, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).
BCDA unit takes over San Fernando seaport operations
by Louella Desiderio - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has authorized its subsidiary, Poro Point Management Corp. (PPMC), to manage the San Fernando Seaport in La Union until a new operator is chosen.
Producer prices rise in November
by Louella Desiderio - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Factory gate prices inched up in November, driven mainly by the increase in the prices of computer and electronic products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Economy resilient but faces risks to future growth
by Louella Desiderio - December 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Despite weather events like typhoons hitting the country this year, the Philippine economy has remained strong and continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the region.
Cost reduction, competitive pressure driving AI adoption in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The need to reduce costs and pressure from competition are key drivers for artificial intelligence adoption among companies in the Philippines, but limited use cases and scalability challenges are obstacles to fully...
PEZA, DOLE sign data sharing agreement to streamline visa processing
by Louella Desiderio - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the Department of Labor and Employment have signed a data sharing agreement to streamline the PEZA visa application process as part of efforts to improve ease of doing...
DTI to report on cement safeguard probe in January
by Louella Desiderio - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry will report on the progress of its probe into whether safeguard measures should be imposed on cement imports by January next year.
BOI certifies P4.5 trillion projects for green lane processing
by Louella Desiderio - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The government has certified P4.51 trillion worth of projects to go through green lane services for faster processing of licenses and permits, according to the Board of Investments.
ADB OKs $500 million loan for employment recovery
by Louella Desiderio - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500-million loan to the Philippines to support employment recovery through skills training and prepare the workforce for changing industry needs.
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