Trade & Investments
SBMA rolls out tariff relief to ease port costs
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out targeted, temporary relief measures to cushion port users from rising costs driven by volatile global fuel prices, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy emergency directive.
Philippines launches safeguard probe into rice imports officially
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation into rice imports, intensifying scrutiny over rising inflows that policymakers say may be undermining the domestic farming sector.
DTI pushes VinFast to build Philippine EV plant
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Vietnamese automaker VinFast to consider establishing manufacturing operations in the Philippines, as the government accelerates plans for a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) incentive program.
Dubai Chamber opens Manila office to boost trade
The Dubai International Chamber has officially opened its first representative office in Manila, signaling a stronger push to deepen trade and investment ties between Dubai and the Philippines.
BOC order seen to accelerate APECO investments
Investment activity at the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is expected to gain momentum following a new order from the Bureau of Customs formally recognizing the ecozone as both an importing and exporting freeport, as well as an accrediting agency for the Customs Client Profile Registration System (CPRS).
