Published February 10, 2022, 6:45 PM by Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat IBPAP hold an Industry Briefing last February 02, 2022 wherein PEZA provided updates on various matters and addressed concerns especially on the WFH arrangements. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board has asked the the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) to allow its registered IT-BPO enterprises […]
Amended Public Service Act a significant reform to fuel economic rebound—Trade Secretary
MANILA—Paving the way to attract more investments in the Philippines, the ratification of the amendment to the Public Service Act (PSA) plays a vital role for the country to progress closer to economic recovery, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Ramon Lopez said. “This is a monumental […]
PH economy grows 7.7% in Q4, 5.6% in 2021
Reference Number: 2022-41 Release Date: 27 January 2022 Souce: Philippine Statistics Authority The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a growth of 7.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in 5.6 percent full-year growth in 2021. The main contributors to the fourth quarter 2021 growth were: Manufacturing, 7.2 percent; Wholesale and retail trade; […]
BOI promotes plant-based foods, gears up local researchers and start-ups for the Big Idea Food Competition
The Board of Investments (BOI), the Philippines’ lead industry promotion agency, recently (06 July 2021) conducted an online information session on the upcoming Big Idea Food Competition (BIFC) 2022 Asia Edition to raise awareness on the potentials of plant-based foods. The said session is a tie-up with Big Idea Ventures (BIV), the Department of Science […]
Purchasing Managers’ Index breaches 50-point mark, DTI-BOI sees strong second quarter recovery
DTI-BOI reported that the calibrated reopening of the economy has been resulting in improvement in the unemployment rate reported by NEDA at 7.7% in May, from 8.7% in April 2021; and the manufacturing index which climbed to 50.8 in June 2021, from 49.9 in May. Just last week it was reported that exports performed remarkably, posting […]
BOI approves hidrobag manufacturer’s investment project
The Board of Investments (BOI) has recently approved the application of OIKOS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED (OIKOS) as New Producer of Hidrobags
Duterte signs order formalizing adoption of NERS employment recovery agenda
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 140 officially adopting the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS)
DOF, DTI sign CREATE IRR ahead of the 90-day deadline
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez signed on Monday (June 21, 2021) the implementing rules and regulations (IRR)
PAGCOR imposes 10-day quarantine on POGO workers from countries hit by Wuhan virus
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 28) – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has directed offshore gaming operators in the country to impose a 10-day quarantine on their employees arriving from countries affected by the novel coronavirus. The new coronavirus or 2019-nCoV that originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has left at least 106 […]
GDP posts 6.4 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2019; 5.9 percent for full-year 2019
eference Number: 2020-013 Release Date: 23 January 2020 GDPGross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a year-on-year growth of 6.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019, resulting in the 5.9 percent full-year growth for 2019. Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods; Manufacturing; and Construction were the main drivers of growth for […]
Duterte orders faster dev’t of rural ecozones, halt in metro
President Duterte has ordered government agencies to hasten the development of special economic zones (ecozones) in rural areas and halt the approvals of ecozones in Metro Manila. Duterte made the order through his Administrative Order (AO) No. 18 signed on June 17. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (KIWI BULACLAC / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Based […]
50-year-old PH stock brokerage shuts down
One of the oldest stock brokerage firms in the country ceased operations earlier this week after its owners uncovered a long-running scam by a “trusted employee” that resulted in almost the entire investors of clients’ shares held by the firm being wiped out. The company—50-year-old R&L Investments Inc. based in Mandaluyong City, and a member […]
Philippine GDP grows by 6.2 percent in Q3 2019
Reference Number: 2019-187 Release Date: November 7, 2019 GDPGross Domestic Product (GDP) grew year-on-year by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods; Construction; and Financial Intermediation were the main drivers of growth for the quarter. Among the major economic sectors, Services posted the […]
BSP issues risk management guidelines for investments
BSP issues risk management guidelines for investments
Bright future seen for PH capital market
Bright future seen for PH capital market
Enhanced MOA on ease of doing business signed
Enhanced MOA on ease of doing business signed
Acting DICT chief may stay till June
Eliseo Rio Jr. may remain as the acting chief of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) at least through June. A source with knowledge on the matter told The Manila Times Rio, a retired military general, might keep his position “until end of June” or longer, as President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to […]
Stock market closes volatile 2018 in the red
THE stock market fell on Friday, closing out a volatile year that saw it hit a record high in January but then succumb to factors ranging from rising inflation and a weaker peso to the US-China trade war, among others. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 0.22 percent or 16.64 points to […]
Economy grows 6.1% in 4Q 2018; 6.2% in 2018
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a 6.1 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2018, resulting in the 6.2 percent full-year growth for 2018. The main drivers of growth for the quarter were Construction; Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods; and Other Services. Among the major economic sectors during the fourth quarter of 2018, […]
Philippine economy grows 6.8% in 1Q 2018
DICT sets consultation for entry of 3rd telco player
DICT sets consultation for entry of 3rd telco player
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced
Philippine economy grows 6.6% in 4Q 2017; 6.7% in 2017
Philippine economy grows 6.9% in 3Q 2017
Philippine economy grows 6.9% in 3Q 2017
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.9 percent in the third quarter of 2017.
BPOs heighten efforts to ease impact of AI on Filipino workforce
BPOs heighten efforts to ease impact of AI on Filipino workforce
The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector started to see the need to heighten efforts to address
LTFRB suspends Uber for one month
LTFRB suspends Uber for one month
The Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board on Monday announced suspension of the accreditation of ridesharing company Uber for one month.
Philippine economy grows 6.5% in 2Q 2017
Philippine economy grows 6.5% in 2Q 2017
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017 and 6.4 percent in the first half of the year.
Ultimate Guide to the EDSA Free Wi-Fi
Ultimate Guide to the EDSA Free Wi-Fi
Presidential Spokeperson Ernesto Abella with DICT Secretary Rodolfo A. Salalima, MMDA Chairman Danny Lim
‘Colorum’ Grab, Uber TNVS given up to December to operate
‘Colorum’ Grab, Uber TNVS given up to December to operate
‘Colorum’ transport network vehicles under Grab and Uber were given the chance to operate
Philippine economy grows 6.4% in 1Q 2017
Philippine economy grows 6.4% in 1Q 2017
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a 6.4 percent growth in the first quarter of 2017. Manufacturing, Trade,
Philippine economy grows 6.6% in 4Q, 6.8% in 2016
Philippine economy grows 6.6% in 4Q, 6.8% in 2016
China trip bags $24-B deals
China trip bags $24-B deals
BEIJING—The pot sweetened for the Philippines on Friday as President Duterte wrapped up a state visit to China
Philippine economy grew 7% in Q2
Philippine economy grew 7% in Q2
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine economy grew 7 percent during the second quarter, the last three months
Philippine economy grows 6.9% in Q1 2016
Philippine economy grows 6.9% in Q1 2016
The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.9 percent in the first quarter of 2016
INVESTMENT MISSION CUM INVESTMENT MATCHING ON APRIL 2016
INVESTMENT MISSION CUM INVESTMENT MATCHING ON APRIL 2016
Department of Trade and Industry 12 as of March 30, 2016
Philippine economy grew 6.3% in Q4 2015; 5.8% in 2015
Philippine economy grew 6.3% in Q4 2015; 5.8% in 2015
The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2015 grew by 6.3 percent, the highest quarterly growth for the year.
9 Apec countries to increase investments in Philippines
9 Apec countries to increase investments in Philippines
NINE countries have vowed to invest more in the Philippines on the heels of the recently-concluded Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec)
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.6 PERCENT GDP GROWTH; 5.3 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2015
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.6 PERCENT GDP GROWTH; 5.3 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2015
GDP grew year-on-year by 5.6 percent in the second quarter of 2015.
Philippine economy grows by 6.1% in 2014
Philippine economy grows by 6.1% in 2014
The National Income Accounts (Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Income) is one of the major macroeconomic statistics compiled and disseminated
BOI releases implementing guidelines for 2014-2016 IPP
BOI releases implementing guidelines for 2014-2016 IPP
The Board of Investments (BOI) has released the guidelines for the implementation the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) 2014 to 2016
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.2 PERCENT GDP GROWTH
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.2 PERCENT GDP GROWTH
The domestic economy grew by 5.2 percent in the first quarter of 2015 from 5.6 percent the previous year.
Submission of the Annual Corporate Governance Report (ACGR) together with Annual Report
SEC Advisory No. 2
Submission of (GIS) and (AFS) at Central Receiving Unit (CRU), ERMD
Submission of General Information Sheet (GIS) and Audited Financial Statements (AFS) at Central Receiving Unit (CRU), ERMD
Posted: 10 March 2015
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SEC Circular No. 3
SEC Memorandum Circular no. 6
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 6.4 GDP GROWTH IN 2nd QUARTER; 6.0 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2014
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 6.4 GDP GROWTH IN 2nd QUARTER; 6.0 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2014
GDP grew year-on-year by 6.4 percent in the second quarter of 2014 from 7.9 percent in the same period last…
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.7 PERCENT GDP GROWTH
PHILIPPINE ECONOMY POSTS 5.7 PERCENT GDP GROWTH
GDP grew year-on-year by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2014.
BOC revises rules on importer, broker accreditation
BOC revises rules on importer, broker accreditation
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) has revised its guidelines for the accreditation of importers and brokers