PH steps up forced labor safeguards for exports
The Philippines is tightening its fight against forced labor as tougher labor standards in major markets increasingly turn worker protection into a trade and export competitiveness issue.
Converge ICT, AmCham Visayas ally to advance central PH digital transformation
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and AmCham Visayas have formed a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the Visayas, boosting economic growth and enterprise resilience. Through Converge Global Business, their partnership was highlighted at the recent “Digital Transformation in Action” forum at Bai Hotel Cebu, attended by executives, officials, and industry leaders who recognized robust digital infrastructure as key to innovation and modernization.
Cebu panel clears Monterrazas development to proceed
A Cebu City technical committee has recommended allowing the 118-hectare Monterrazas de Cebu development to proceed after finding that its inspected water-retention facilities exceed design requirements, according to developer Mont Property Group.
2Go, Sy-group firms launch centralized logistics-permit system
Logistics firm 2Go Group Inc. partnered with SMX Convention Center, Central Business Park, and SM Estates to roll out a unified permit and logistics facilitation system at SMX and Mall of Asia Complex, formalized via MOU Tuesday.
Indian firms eye $66.8M PH investments, 7,500 jobs
Indian technology and manufacturing companies are lining up as much as USD66.8 million in investments in the Philippines that could generate up to 7,500 jobs, strengthening economic ties between Manila and New Delhi while spreading new projects beyond Metro Manila.
