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by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
Global challenges can drive better trade policies – DTI exec
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) Executive Director Benedict Uy underscored this during a pre–ASEAN Business Environment Forum (ABEF) briefing in Taguig City.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
PSEi, peso slip anew on Middle East conflict
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
The local bourse’s main index fell 4.97 percent to 6,006.22 points, while the broader All Shares index declined 4.24 percent to 3,346.75.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 10, 2026
Excise tax on fuel reduction to ease inflationary pressures - economist
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 10, 2026
Malacañang earlier said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the crisis in the Middle East.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
ERC: Safeguards in place vs. erring players amid oil price spikes
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
This was stressed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday, following a meeting with members of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
PH ramps up tourism marketing efforts to ‘win back’ Korean market
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
DOT’s South Korea foreign office at present is integrating marketing strategies, including joint promotions with airlines and major travel agencies, urban outdoor advertising and digital campaigns.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
DOT vows to push rural development, farm tourism
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the assurance during the 9th International Farm Tourism Conference in Baguio City on March 4.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
PH consumer goods market seen to grow up to 4% in 2026
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
Lifestyle-related products are expected to drive the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in the country this year, which is projected to grow between 3 percent and 4 percent amid the slower domestic economic growth.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
Up to P0.60/liter fuel price hike forecast for next week
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
“This week’s oil price movement is primarily due to the market’s reaction to developments between the US and Iran by pricing in the additional risk of supply disruption in the event of conflict,” he said.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
Korea eases visa application requirements for Filipinos
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
The Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) Philippines said the move aims to make the process more convenient and encourage visits to Korea.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
Peso strengthens to 57-level as PSEi slips anew
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
The peso closed at 57.98 to a dollar, up from 58.02 on Friday. It opened at 57.95 from 58.1 previously, climbed to an intraday high of 57.91, and touched 58.02, averaging 57.95. Volume fell to USD896.5 million from USD1.34 billion last week.... Read full article