The Department of Finance said Monday the Philippines is on track to produce its first locally manufactured hybrid vehicles, as Mitsubishi Motors Corp. advances plans to set up dedicated hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production at its Philippine unit’s plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has ordered its branch offices to quickly arrange talks between tobacco farmers and buyers whenever disputes arise, especially on grading and pricing.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said at least eight institutional buyers are interested in directly purchasing agricultural products, particularly red onions, from farmers in Mindoro.
The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has suspended its fuel royalty fee and rolled out support measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs on more than 1,300 locators and an estimated 150,000 workers in the Clark Freeport Zone.
Inflation in the Philippines likely increased in March, driven mainly by rising global energy prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to Moody’s Analytics.
The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday launched a P4-billion MSME Business Fund to help small enterprises weather global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis.
CIMB Bank Philippines has introduced CIMB Prime, a new premium banking segment offering higher interest rates, reduced fees, and priority customer service for qualified clients.