The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has maintained the Philippines' allocation of 145,235 metric tons (MT) of raw cane sugar under the World Trade Organization (WTO) tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system for fiscal year 2026, covering the period from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for the strict enforcement of a cumulative nine-year term limit for independent directors in publicly listed companies, signaling a stronger stance on corporate governance reform.
PLDT Inc. is seriously considering divesting its stake in its data center business, following renewed interest from major multinational firms, according to chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan.
Fuel prices in the Philippines are set for another set of adjustments starting Tuesday, with gasoline costs expected to rise while diesel and kerosene see price cuts, impacting business operations and household budgets.