Tag: Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)

Retailers are warning of another wave of price increases as surging fuel prices, higher electricity rates and a new minimum wage squeeze businesses already operating on thin margins.

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are giving manufacturers a lift, citing tougher anti-smuggling enforcement, faster trade processing and stronger revenue collection as key drivers of a more competitive business environment.

Ayala Land Premier is responding to changing preferences in Manila's high-end residential market, where affluent buyers are placing greater value on integrated communities that combine homes with hospitality, wellness, retail and culture.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is sweetening the deal for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), pairing a P12.9B loan fund with stronger export support as it pushes more Filipino businesses to scale up and compete globally.