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PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.

DTI initiates safeguard probe on tile imports

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened a preliminary safeguard measures investigation into imported ceramic tiles, saying there is a prima facie case that surging imports may be harming local manufacturers.

DTI backs P1.75B fintech boost for MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

DTI pitches Philippines as Vietnam investors’ gateway

The Department of Trade and Industry is positioning the Philippines as a springboard for Vietnamese enterprises, urging them to tap investment and franchising opportunities as gateways into the broader Southeast Asian market.

Thai beverage brands step up Philippine expansion

Thai beverage giants are stepping up their push into the Philippines, betting on surging demand for specialty drinks and globally inspired lifestyle concepts among Filipino consumers.

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FFCCCII turn classroom legacy into TikTok challenge

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is bringing its decades-long classroom donation program to TikTok in a bid to engage younger audiences. 

SM Hotels plates Ilonggo heritage with stories

In Iloilo, history does not just sit in museums it simmers in kitchens and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. is happily stirring the pot.

Bank lending, liquidity growth signal steady credit conditions in January

Bank lending and money supply continued to expand in January 2026, indicating steady credit conditions in the financial system, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest data show that while credit growth remains strong, the pace of expansion has slightly moderated.

DOE cracks down on fuel stations defying staggered price hikes; 55 show cause orders issued

The Department of Energy (DOE) has cracked down on fuel retailers that allegedly ignored the government-backed staggered fuel price increase scheme, issuing at least 55 show cause orders to stations suspected of irregular pricing practices.

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