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Senate descends to institutional absurdity

If anyone still believed the Philippine Senate had reached rock bottom, the May 25 session suggested there was, in fact, a trapdoor beneath the floor.

British Chamber backs pork import reforms, lower tariffs

The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines said the government’s decision to maintain lower tariffs on pork imports and revisit the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) system could strengthen agricultural trade between the United Kingdom and the Philippines while helping stabilize domestic food prices.

Honda PH starts exporting Click125 motorcycles to Cambodia, Laos

Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the country’s top motorcycle maker, has officially begun exporting its popular Click125 model to Cambodia and Laos. The units will be supplied to N.C.X. Co., Ltd., Honda’s authorized manufacturer, distributor, and assembler in both countries.

Philippine logistics sector eyes $21.6-B expansion

The Philippines’ freight and logistics industry is poised for sustained growth through 2031, fueled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, infrastructure investments, and rising demand for faster and more specialized delivery services, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence.

Philippine domestic trade expands amid regional imbalances

Domestic trade in the Philippines continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained movement of goods across the country despite persistent regional trade imbalances driven by uneven production and consumption patterns.

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Cebu advances digital governance through PLDT Enterprise partnership

The Province of Cebu is accelerating its digital transformation via a formal collaboration with PLDT Enterprise to boost connectivity, workforce efficiency, and public service delivery.

Philippines posts notable PISA gains; PCCI seeks policy continuity and stronger system alignment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has congratulated the Department of Education (DepEd), under Secretary Sonny Angara, on the country’s marked improvement in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

SEC halts Takoyadon owner’s illegal investment scheme; warns of further legal action

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Nego Food Solution Corp.—operator of the Takoyadon Japanese restaurant chain—and several individuals for illegally soliciting investments from the public.

Wholesale power rates rise 11.8% in August; Visayas and Mindanao see sharp, costly spikes

Average electricity prices across the Philippines in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) climbed 11.8 percent in August, driven by steep cost surges in Visayas and Mindanao even as Luzon rates fell, data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) showed Wednesday.
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