Malacañang has rejected allegations that the Philippines lacks adequate safeguards against forced labor, pushing back against findings in a recent United States Trade Representative (USTR) review that could potentially expose certain Philippine exports to additional tariffs.
Fintech lender Tala Philippines is doubling down on real-time data and artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand access to financing for the country's vast but underserved micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
Chemical maker D and L Industries Inc. (DNL) is more confident about its performance in the coming quarters, noting that costs for major raw materials have eased after hitting highs recently.