The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up scrutiny of last-mile delivery practices as complaints mount over parcels being prematurely tagged as “delivered” or “returned to sender,” leaving online shoppers empty-handed and out of pocket.
The Philippines saw fewer Filipinos take the leap into solo entrepreneurship in 2025, as new business name registrations slid 15 percent to 879,304, down from 938,681 a year earlier.
Online sellers received a boost after the Department of Trade and Industry announced it will defer mandatory registration under the Philippine Trustmark program, extending the voluntary phase until December 31, 2026, from the earlier 2025 deadline.
Lawmakers are pressing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to finally clear nearly P4 billion in government arrears owed to two major automakers under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS), a move seen as critical to restoring investor confidence in the Philippines’ industrial policy.
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.