Economy
PSEi slump raises risks for expansion, hiring, financing
The Philippine stock market’s recent slide is raising concerns that weaker investor confidence could eventually weigh on business expansion, hiring and access to financing, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said.
PEZA, Aboitiz push EaseBiz to fast-track projects
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-assistance program designed to turn investment commitments into operating projects faster as international interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor grows.
Philippines pushes ASEAN export controls to curb illicit tobacco trade
The Philippines is pushing for a coordinated ASEAN approach to illicit tobacco trade, proposing that exporting countries require cigarette shipments to comply with the regulatory and tax requirements of their declared destination markets.
RCEP opens wider Asian market but Filipino goods must earn their place on foreign shelves
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP unlocks a huge regional market for Filipino products, but local makers and sellers must meet higher standards to succeed, business leaders said September 29 at the RCEP Business and Investment Summit.
Digital filing could speed Philippine competition cases
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is taking more of its legal processes online, a move that could shorten procedural delays in competition investigations and merger reviews as cases become more complex and time-sensitive.
