FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry Misamis Oriental have expanded their partnership to strengthen logistics support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao, aiming to help local businesses reach wider markets and build more resilient supply chains.
The Philippines and the European Union are closing in on a free trade agreement (FTA), moving in step with the target set by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque to wrap up negotiations by June or July this year.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) withdrew a controversial proposal that would have required businesses to secure permits before releasing advertisements and promotional campaigns, following strong backlash from lawmakers and business groups.
Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently reviewing petitions for modest price increases on canned sardines as manufacturers face rising fuel and logistics costs, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Monday.
Basic Energy Corporation plans to spend as much as P1 billion in capital outlays for the remainder of 2026, marking a significant jump from the P100–P200 million recorded in 2025, when the firm only carried out pre-development work for its project pipeline. Chief executive officer Oscar de Venecia Jr. confirmed this during a recent event in Taguig City, noting that around P500 million has already been spent so far this year.
Security Bank announced today that it will provide free fund transfers to all of its customers starting July 10, 2026. This move expands a perk that was previously reserved exclusively for the bank's Gold, Wealth, Corporate, and Business Banking clients.
Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged by 22.7 percent in June, driven primarily by a dip in available power supply and frequent grid alerts.
The Philippines is strengthening its push to become a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, with the successful staging of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge (TMAC) 2026 highlighting the country's ability to host international niche events that generate both tourism and business opportunities.