DTI Strengthens B2B Market Linkages with Continuing Initiatives
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO), continues to strengthen domestic market linkages through Buyers Day 2026: Flavors and Connections, a continuing initiative designed to enhance business-to-business (B2B) engagement across its national trade fairs.
“At the core of the Bagong Pilipinas agenda is a whole-of-government approach to support our enterprises and drive economic growth,” said DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque. “Through our market linkage programs, we are ensuring that businesses are better connected, better supported, and better positioned to grow.” Read more.
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New Clark City to host utility-scale solar, battery storage facility
MANILA – An integrated photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage facility is set to rise on a 500-hectare site in New Clark City, strengthening the government’s push to expand renewable energy (RE) capacity.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joshua Bingcang and Acwa Power Philippines President Salman Baray on Tuesday signed a lease agreement for the development of a utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS).
American AI firms targeting Philippines’ BPO sector
The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has emerged as the most viable investment destination for American artificial intelligence (AI) firms, according to the United States Commercial Service (USCS).
PH factory output expands faster in April -PSA
MANILA – The Philippines’ factory output, both in value and volume, expanded in April despite the disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed Friday.
Results of the PSA Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed that the value of production index (VaPI) registered a faster annual increase of 14.7 percent in April from 13.1 percent in March.
Ecozone investments soar 88 percent in 5 months
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw sustained investment momentum in the first five months of the year with investment approvals soaring by 88 percent from a year ago, despite global economic uncertainties.
In a statement yesterday, PEZA said it approved 135 projects worth P124.84 billion in investments from January to May, higher than the P66.34 billion cleared in the same period last year.
BOI clears ₱6.3 trillion in projects to accelerate job growth
The Board of Investments (BOI) has granted green lane status to ₱6.32 trillion worth of investments by the end of May, with the majority of the endorsed projects now undergoing pre-development following the expedited processing of permits.
PAL joins global airline alliance oneworld
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s flagship carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to join the U.S.-based oneworld Alliance as its 16th member.
In a statement on Sunday, June 7 (Manila time), the flagship carrier said the announcement was made during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
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