PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSTHE PESO may move sideways against the dollar this week as markets continue to monitor the growing trade war between the United States and China.The local unit closed at P56.97 per dollar on Friday, strengthening by 38 centavos from its P57.35 finish on

BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE STOCKS may extend their climb in the coming days on bargain hunting, with investors likely to stay on the sidelines amid a shortened trading week.On Friday, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up by 0.07% or 4.62 points to close at

REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said its members need to diversify their markets in the face of the unpredictability of US trade policy.“The problem is, knowing Trump, the situation is still fluid. He might change his mind on some

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterMEAT IMPORTS rose 16.18% year on year in February, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said, with domestic supply remaining constrained by African Swine Fever (ASF).Meat shipments hit 99.681 million kilograms (kg) during the month, slowing down from

Unsolicited proposal for Davao Airport remains under review, PPP Center says - BusinessWorld Online                                    NEDA.GOV.PHTHE unsolicited proposal for the operations and maintenance of the Davao International Airport

BW FILE PHOTOBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE introduction of paperless trade will require reforms to the regulatory infrastructure and legal framework, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport).Citing Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Chairman George T. Barcelon, Philexport said that a

REUTERSMORE French businesses are looking to invest in the Philippines amid the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and the launch of direct flights between the Philippines and France, according to the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in

Tunnel segment of Davao City bypass nearing completion - BusinessWorld Online                                    DPWHTHE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is close to completing the

Second of two partsIN BRIEF:• ​Philippine CEOs are embracing transformation to remain competitive and drive sustainable business growth in an evolving business landscape.• ​Global disruption, macroeconomic uncertainty, and increasing pressures relating to sustainability are among the critical considerations in the transformation agenda.• ​CEOs are looking

Workers are seen at a manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, Laguna. — PHILIPPINE STAR KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES should leverage its close ties with Washington and act as a broker between the US and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterCONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES for this year’s midterm elections should push austerity measures and policies to improve tax collection once elected to help cut Philippine debt and narrow its budget deficit, economists said.These involve economic policies that seek to

Philippines starts internet voting for Pinoys overseas - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL PALMATHE PHILIPPINES started its overseas internet voting period on Sunday, after finishing a