Proposed P150 wage hike to hurt MSMEs, 84% in the informal sector—ECOP
Let’s not assume we can give what we are not able to give, warns the head of the umbrella organization of Philippine employers as the proposed legislative bill seeking a…
DO 238-23 selects priority establishments for DOLE inspection
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued new guidelines on the conduct of visits and inspections to enforce labor standards in workplaces, and has identified eight “priority establishments”…
BIR gives option to file, pay VAT returns every month
Taxpayers who wish to file their value-added tax (VAT) returns and pay the corresponding VAT on a monthly basis have the option to do so, but they must still file…
PH joins ACEP, pushes for ‘stronger cooperation’ in green metals, agribiz, creative industries
For the first time, the Philippines joined the Asian Council of Economic Policy (ACEP), a growing regional platform that seeks stronger regional cooperation to address economic issues amid ‘growing uncertainties’…
PH to expand skills framework for more sectors
The Philippine Skills Framework (PSF) aiming to build the skills and competencies of Filipino workers to support employability, will be expanded for more sectors. Nelly Nita Dillera, PSF initiative project…
Asia-Pacific region urged to implement climate-smart trade, investment policies
Economies in the Asia and the Pacific region can implement climate-smart trade and investment policies to combat climate change given its exports of manufactured goods and investment in manufacturing industries,…
RCEP to create ‘conducive’ biz, investment climate—experts
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement can help realign Philippine economic reforms and be a driving force to become more aggressive in bringing in investments for tourism. This was…
China adds 18 food products required to register with GACC
Food exporters to China are advised to take note of a new policy expanding the list of food products covered by Decree 248, which regulates the registration and administration of…
ECOP chief seeks balanced, inclusive representation on P150 wage hike
The leader of the umbrella organization of Philippine employers called for a more balanced and inclusive representation of all the sectors to be affected by the proposed P150 across-the-board minimum…
PH should leverage RCEP for services sector growth: report
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) can open new opportunities for more trade and investments in the Philippine services sector, but only if the country increases its investment in human…