The Philippines is positioning clinical research and life sciences as a potential new high-value growth engine as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) works with AstraZeneca to expand clinical trials and attract more health-related investments.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop have launched a program aimed at helping Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expand their online businesses through connectivity, e-commerce tools, insurance and mentorship.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is deepening its partnership with Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) to widen financing options for small businesses and electric vehicles (EVs), while pushing digital tools to bring government services closer to entrepreneurs nationwide.
The National Development Co. (NDC) has appointed Robert James M. Samson as its new general manager, as the state-owned investment firm seeks to maximize its assets and expand its role in strategic industries.
Nearly half of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are facing a talent crunch even as most plan to expand their workforce, prompting Jobstreet by SEEK to widen access to free digital recruitment tools for smaller businesses.
At least eleven power generation companies have expressed intent to bid for the 900-megawatt supply contract of Manila Electric Company, signaling strong market interest and competitive prospects for the distribution utility’s long-term power requirement.
The Philippines is reaching out to India and other international partners to secure financing for the Mindanao Railway Project, following the withdrawal of earlier financial support from China.
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation has challenged the Department of Energy’s latest bidding rules, warning that the revised guidelines undermine the national government's intent to foster long-term industrial productivity and resource stability.
GoTyme Bank is calling on the government to mandate open finance in the Philippines, arguing that resistance from established lenders is limiting consumers’ control over financial data and restricting access to affordable credit.