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Industry group calls for stronger anti-smuggling efforts as global risks heighten

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) backed the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday as it called for intensified anti-smuggling efforts and regulatory reforms...

Industry group seeks VAT tweak to blunt fuel price volatility

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) proposed a value-added tax (VAT) adjustment mechanism to protect businesses and consumers from volatile fuel prices, even as...

Industry group urges balanced approach to remote work as energy costs rise

Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairperson Elizabeth Lee said Friday the proposals to reintroduce remote work as an energy-saving measure are timely but should...

Philippine industries back national energy emergency

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) on Wednesday backed the declaration of a national energy emergency under Executive Order No. 110, calling the move...

Business group urges manufacturing boost to counter global shocks

Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairperson Elizabeth Lee urged the government to provide stronger support for the manufacturing sector as global economic shocks intensify,...

Weak peso brings mixed results for local manufacturers

The continued depreciation of the Philippine peso is presenting mixed prospects for local manufacturers by offering export gains while simultaneously raising cost pressures for...

Business, agriculture sectors laud decisive gov’t action against illicit tobacco trade

Business and agricultural groups have lauded the government for intensifying its crackdown on illegal tobacco manufacturing and smuggling, following a series of raids that...

Industry group head warns against ‘abrupt’ OECD-backed tax reforms

Federation of Philippine Industries chairwoman Beth Lee on Thursday urged caution in implementing tax reforms endorsed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,...

FPI: Manufacturing sector poised for growth in 2026

Philippine manufacturing is poised for sustained growth in 2026, supported by stabilizing domestic demand, potential export gains and industrial reforms, following a December 2025...

PH risks falling behind Asian peers without reforms

The Philippines is at risk of falling further behind its Asian neighbors in the region’s accelerating industrial boom unless education reforms and industrial policy...

Philippine manufacturing stays resilient despite record-low peso, corruption woes

The Philippine manufacturing sector is demonstrating resilience against the peso's record low value and persistent domestic corruption concerns, according to the Federation of Philippine...

Flood control mess dragged GDP growth to 4.0% in Q3

The Philippine economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly five years in the third quarter of 2025, dragged down by disruptions to government...

Industry group urges Marcos to act on flood control scandal

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has urged the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take swift and decisive action on the multi-billion-peso...

BOC-FPI tie-up vs. smuggling lauded

CONSUMER advocate CitizenWatch Philippines on Tuesday expressed full support for the newly forged partnership between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Federation of...
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