The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing a series of customs reforms to unclog cargo operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that persistent delays threaten one of the country's biggest export engines—the semiconductor and electronics industry.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday asked Congress to approve a sweeping package of tax relief measures for middle-income earners, workers and small businesses, signaling a shift toward policies aimed at boosting household spending and encouraging business expansion.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed another round of across-the-board fuel price increases taking effect this week, with gasoline set to go up by P6.80 per liter, diesel by P7.32 per liter, and kerosene by P4.22 per liter.
Vena Energy has secured around $310 million in financing from eight international banks for its 500 MW Ixus Bugallon solar project in Pangasinan, reaching full financial close.
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co. Ltd. (SMFL) is expanding its Philippine footprint after completing the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in RCBC Leasing & Finance Corp. (RLFC), positioning the Japanese financial services group to tap growing demand for leasing and asset financing.
A University of the Philippines study is urging the government to consider using the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) to finance a dedicated semiconductor development fund that could help the Philippines move into higher-value segments of the global chip industry.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is targeting the settlement of outstanding incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year before fully rolling out a new generation of automotive incentives, including the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).
The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is pushing for housing reforms that protect buyers while keeping homebuilding commercially viable, warning that excessive regulation and tax uncertainty could ultimately squeeze housing supply.