The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Philippine exporters to coordinate closely with their US partners to recover duties collected under the US International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as American authorities activate a formal refund mechanism.
A planned 4,000-acre artificial intelligence (AI)-driven industrial hub in New Clark City is being positioned as a major draw for foreign investments and a catalyst for reviving key Philippine industries, government officials said on Friday.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has named Teodoro Pascua as its new director general, marking a return for a veteran policymaker whose career bridges public service and private legal practice.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened its P2-billion e-Transport Loan Program to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and operators shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), widening access to affordable green financing in the ride-hailing sector.
Licensed transport operators and drivers will soon be able to access financing of up to P3 million per unit as they transition from traditional vehicles to electric alternatives, Trade Secretary and Small Business Corp. (SBCorp) Chair Cristina Roque said Friday.
Manila Water reported strong financial and operating results for the first quarter, driven by higher water tariffs, efficient operations, and disciplined cost management.
Alfamart Trading Philippines, Inc., the SM Group’s minimart chain, is strengthening its nationwide retail operations through its long-running partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Smart Communications.
LG Electronics showcased its latest AI-powered home innovations at the LG InnoFest 2026 APAC event in Busan, Korea, highlighting smart and practical technologies designed for Asian households, including Filipino families.