The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to check for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker when buying appliances and electronics, as part of efforts to ensure product safety and reduce fire risks.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the proposed price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be decided by the Department of Energy (DOE), citing the latter’s regulatory jurisdiction over the sector.
Four major manufacturers have extended a voluntary price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) beyond the April 16 deadline, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday, reinforcing efforts to cushion consumers from rising production costs.
The Philippines is pressing for a calibrated overhaul of global trade rules as the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference opened on March 26 in Yaoundé, with Manila advocating reforms that preserve the core principles of the multilateral trading system.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has secured a voluntary commitment from manufacturers and retailers to keep prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) unchanged until April 16, offering temporary relief to Filipino households amid global uncertainties.
Metro Manila's office market entered a wait-and-see phase in the first half of 2026 as companies delayed leasing decisions to reassess how artificial intelligence will reshape their workplace needs, although demand continued to favor premium office buildings in prime business districts.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) says the proposed Pax Silica initiative could generate between 180,000 and 500,000 digital and digital-related jobs, as the Philippines emerges as a top choice for artificial intelligence and data center investments.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. reported a 62 percent jump in first-half net income to P13.6 billion from P8.38 billion a year earlier, driven mainly by a stronger power business. Second-quarter earnings alone grew 40 percent to P7.3 billion.
Globe’s Hapag Movement, its nationwide drive to end involuntary hunger, has taken home two honors at the Marketing Interactive PR Asia Awards in Singapore.