The government is tightening its grip on cement quality control, rolling out stricter certification requirements aimed at preventing substandard imports from reaching construction sites before passing mandatory inspections.
Central Luzon could soon add another major investment magnet to its growing economic landscape as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) explores collaboration opportunities with Leonio Land Holdings, Inc. (LLHI) for a proposed Dual-Zone Eco-Innovation Estate that aims to blend industrial development, technological innovation, and sustainable tourism.
The government is ramping up its push to bring more Philippine food products to Asian consumers, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolling out a coordinated export drive in South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand to widen market access and elevate the profile of Filipino food brands abroad.
Filipino families preparing for the opening of School Year 2026–2027 may find some relief in their back-to-school budgets, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported stable and, in many cases, lower prices for essential school supplies.
Parents preparing for the opening of classes on June 8 will face higher prices for a significant portion of school supplies, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reporting that nearly one-third of monitored items cost more than they did a year ago.
The impressive run of Alex Eala at the Prudential Hong Kong Open ended with a painful thud on Sunday, as a troublesome right leg proved a bigger opponent than she could handle in the championship match.
Filipino households and businesses can look forward to significant relief at the pumps this week, with a major downward adjustment in fuel costs forecast following five consecutive weeks of mixed price trends.
Chemical maker D and L Industries Inc. is more hopeful about next year following the US midterm elections, which have raised hopes for an end to the Iran conflict, lower oil prices and a stronger peso. President Alvin Lao cited these as clear positives, though he warned that damaged supply chains, a severe El Niño and domestic political tensions remain key concerns.
AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) sharply improved its earnings in the third quarter, with net income of P62 million helping narrow its nine-month profit decline to 9 percent as industrial lot sales gained traction and cold storage operations expanded.