The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the government's plan to scrap systems loss charges and the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity bills should serve as a springboard for broader reforms aimed at lowering power costs and improving the country's investment competitiveness.
The legal battle over Metro Manila's suspended wage hike has widened into a broader debate over a familiar economic question. Is raising pay enough when the cost of living keeps climbing?
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing a series of customs reforms to unclog cargo operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that persistent delays threaten one of the country's biggest export engines—the semiconductor and electronics industry.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has thrown its support behind the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) latest reforms, saying the measures could improve the country's investment climate by lowering electricity costs, expanding consumer choice, and speeding up regulatory approvals.
The Philippines' transition to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status is sharpening calls for a financially stronger PhilHealth, with leading business groups urging the government to secure the long-term sustainability of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to safeguard universal healthcare and support economic growth.
Grab Philippines is tightening halal food verification on its platform through a pilot partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI, seeking to make certified halal options easier to identify for consumers in Davao City.
Potato farmers across Benguet’s vegetable-growing highlands have begun harvesting crops planted just months ago, with this year’s harvest bringing new promise alongside familiar yields.
VinFast is adding 13 Philippine automotive dealers to accelerate its electric vehicle rollout, with the partnerships set to bring 27 new showrooms across the country as the Vietnamese automaker works toward a 60-dealer network this year.
Honda Philippines Inc. is looking to deepen its manufacturing role in the region after producing its 10-millionth motorcycle in the country, as the Japanese automaker positions its Philippine operations for further growth.