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.
Despite rising global inflation and mounting geopolitical risks, Jollibee Foods Corp. is determined not to compromise on product quality or portion sizes, even as it navigates higher operating costs.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has dramatically increased penalties for anti-competitive practices and non-compliance under its newly issued Memorandum Circular No. 26-002, signaling a more aggressive approach to market discipline.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), the retail arm of the Gokongwei Group, has set May 26 as the record date for shareholders entitled to receive its P2.00-per-share cash dividend, as the company returns more than P2 billion to investors amid a strong retained earnings position.