The Philippines is aiming to advance discussions on a potential review of its trade agreement with Japan while seeking Tokyo’s backing for Manila’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.
The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation. is expanding its digital and clinic-based healthcare network as it seeks to address widening healthcare access gaps among Filipino workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.
Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Ticketmaster to launch SM Ticketmaster, a new digital ticketing platform set to replace SM Tickets and expand online ticketing services across the Philippines amid rising demand for live entertainment.
Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.
Despite rising global inflation and mounting geopolitical risks, Jollibee Foods Corp. is determined not to compromise on product quality or portion sizes, even as it navigates higher operating costs.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has dramatically increased penalties for anti-competitive practices and non-compliance under its newly issued Memorandum Circular No. 26-002, signaling a more aggressive approach to market discipline.