Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would like to help micro small and medium enterprises, particularly those run and owned by Filipino women aside from investing in the country’s construction sector.

Trudeau vows to support MSMEs run by Filipino women

In what seems to be a reversal of fortunes, an all Filipino-owned nickel company acquired 20 percent of a Chinese nickel processing company, one of its major markets for the ore to improve the synergy between the two companies.

Phl. nickel ore exporters buys 20% Chinese firm

PMI will invest in an P8.8 billion expansion for the production of smoke-free products which aims to change the Philippine tobacco industry. 

Cigaret firm to spend P8.8-B for smoke-free products

The impasse between two agencies—one granting incentives to Investment Promotion Agencies like PEZA and the latter is still not over. And IT and Business Process Operators are saying this leaves a bad image among investors.

IBPAP says PEZA’s WFH extension is legal

Philippine garment firms should brace for more temporary closures of factories due to the declining global demand.

Garment industry warn of more temporary closures

A bill, which is supported by three big business groups, seeks to decouple the regulatory and commercial functions of the Philippine Ports Authority and transfers the regulatory function to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

PPA’s commercial operation blamed for high cargo handling rates

SBC has been reminded to deploy the remaining 2022 microlending funds to the MSMEs to mitigate the impact of inflation.

SBC should distribute the P2- billion in the 2022 microlending funding to MSMEs

The shortage of agricultural products has been affecting many food businesses which need ingredients like garlic, onion, and sugar.

Product shortages at critical level affecting food sectors

Soda makers issued a joint statement saying they have been experiencing shortage of sugar, a vital ingredient to their products, which could affect their production and eventually their employees.

Soda makers confirm sugar shortage

The clamor to kick out all POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations) would lead to plunge in rental rates in areas where they are operating.

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