Economy
DTI pushes safety marks to curb fires
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to check for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker when buying appliances and electronics, as part of efforts to ensure product safety and reduce fire risks.
Philippine manufacturing growth slows on rising costs
Philippine manufacturing lost momentum at the end of the first quarter, as rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions weighed on the sector, according to the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI report released April 1.
US flags graft, barriers at Philippine customs
Bribery, corruption, and persistent trade barriers at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have been flagged by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in its latest National Trade Estimate (NTE) report released March 31.
PPP Push Seen Lifting Philippine PE Prospects
Initiatives to expand public-private partnerships (PPP) are set to strengthen the Philippines’ investment climate in 2026, creating a deeper pipeline of private equity (PE) opportunities, according to the Southeast Asia edition of Deloitte’s Private Equity 2026 Almanac.
PH foreign obligations position eases slightly in late 2025
The country’s financial position with the rest of the world improved modestly at the end of 2025, as the country’s net external liability narrowed to US$50.8 billion, down from US$52.1 billion in the previous quarter.
