A top official of a national employers’ group warned that a P150 legislated daily wage increase will inflict “incalculable damage” on the economy and urged instead for more sustainable alternatives to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
The country's gross international reserves (GIR), an indicator of capacity to pay maturing foreign debt and trade obligations, stood lower in September to $98.7 billion from $99.6 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP said on Friday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday has revised the sustainability reporting mandate for publicly listed companies to reflect the latest developments in global sustainability frameworks.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the lifting of price caps on rice 29 days after first imposing the measure covering both the regular milled and well-milled staple.
Businesses covered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic invoicing mandate have until year-end to upgrade billing and accounting systems, potentially adding to software, technology and training costs.
The Philippines is pushing for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to protect preferential market access and shield exporters from higher tariffs as the country moves closer to losing eligibility for the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).
The United Kingdom is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines without waiting for Manila’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), signaling a parallel approach to bilateral and regional economic integration.
Taiwan-based CQS Precision Die Casting Inc. is expanding into the Philippines with a new manufacturing facility in Batangas, adding robotics production to the industrial mix at LIMA Estate.