Trade Secretary Cristina Roque reported strong early demand for the government’s P4-billion financing program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), signaling growing business confidence and urgent financing needs.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BOI), has unveiled a roadmap to raise the Philippines’ semiconductor and electronics exports to USD110 billion annually by 2030, as it seeks to strengthen the country’s position in the global supply chain.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has dropped its proposed Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, pivoting instead to an...
Manufacturers have agreed to extend the nationwide price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until April 30, following a late Monday meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The move pushes back the original April 15 deadline, providing temporary relief to consumers amid rising costs.
Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.
Flexible financing, capital mobilization, and stronger international support are urgently needed to safeguard growth as geopolitical tensions and climate shocks strain developing economies such as the Philippines.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to increase its policy rate by 25 basis points on April 23, as inflation risks become more persistent and widespread.
The BPI Subic Regatta 2026 closed the third season of the BPI Private Wealth Signature Yacht Race Series, drawing sailors from across the country for a final round of racing focused on precision and teamwork.