CEPA opens Gulf gateway for Philippines
Nearly 95 percent of Philippine exports to the United Arab Emirates will now enjoy preferential tariff treatment, giving Filipino manufacturers a sharp competitive edge under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Department of Trade and Industry said.
APECO building Northern Aurora tourism corridor
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway.
Bank lending and money supply continue to grow in November
Bank lending continued to expand in November, reflecting steady access to credit for businesses and households and supporting overall economic activity.
GSIS explores broker-led stock loan program to boost market participation
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.
Competition rules transform public transport market
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.
