The issuance of a Department of Trade and Industry administrative order imposing definitive general safeguard measures on imported cement is expected to lift capacity utilization in the domestic industry, preserve jobs, unlock fresh investments, and create positive multiplier effects across the economy.
Government incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program could finally begin flowing this year, with funding initially sourced from declared savings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The Department of Trade and Industry has renewed its push for digital inclusion, sealing a fresh partnership with PLDT and Smart Communications to accelerate the digital transformation of Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises.
The Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (ADCoop) is moving to scale up the sourcing and distribution of Philippine-made goods across its UAE retail network, underscoring growing trade momentum between Abu Dhabi and Manila.
Nearly 95 percent of Philippine exports to the United Arab Emirates will now enjoy preferential tariff treatment, giving Filipino manufacturers a sharp competitive edge under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Brother International Philippines Corp., known for its printing machines, said it plans to continue operating in the Philippines as the local printing industry evolves.
Wilcon Depot Inc., the home improvement retailer, reported a 3 percent drop in net income last year, falling to ₱2.44 billion from ₱2.52 billion in 2024, even as total sales rose.
The opening of Section 1 of the Lipa City–Mataas na Diversion Road is poised to accelerate development across southern Batangas, reinforcing Lipa’s trajectory as a rising regional hub in CALABARZON.
Mega Prime Foods Inc., known for Mega Sardines, is stepping decisively beyond seafood, partnering with Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) in a move that signals a broader pivot in the Philippines’ food production strategy.