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Cement union leaders back safeguard duty to protect jobs

Two union leaders from the cement industry have voiced strong support for the safeguard duty on imported cement, arguing the measure is essential to...

Cement industry group pushes safeguard duty to protect jobs

The proposed safeguard duty on cement imports is not expected to cause price increases and is needed to protect local jobs from "unfair competition,"...

Japanese karaoke chain Koshidaka investing P34 billion to open 300 outlets in the Philippines

Koshidaka Holdings Co., operator of the world’s largest karaoke chain, is investing P34 billion to open 300 new outlets in the Philippines, as part...

FPIP, tenants recognized as top revenue, job generators in Santo Tomas

First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) and 12 of its tenants were recognized by the local government of Santo Tomas City, Batangas for being among...

‘Ghost’ flood control projects cost Philippines P118.5 billion, steal jobs

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said "ghost" flood control projects have cost the Philippine economy some P118.5 billion between 2023 and 2025. Speaking to reporters, Recto...

iSON Group investing $300 million to build 3,000 telecom towers in the Philippines

Global technology conglomerate iSON Group plans to invest up to $300 million over the next decade to build 3,000 to 4,000 new telecommunication towers...

India’s GMR renews interest in Sangley airport project

The planned Sangley Aerocity and Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite is expected to generate up to 15,000 jobs and an estimated $500...

Philippines unemployment rate climbs to 3.7%

The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent in June, up from 3.1 percent in the same month last year, as 1.95 million Filipinos...

5.5% salary increase expected in the Philippines in 2026

Average salary increase budgets for organizations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are expected to reach 5.0 percent in 2026, a marginal rise from 4.9 percent...

AI, climate change, social changes threaten Filipino jobs—ECOP

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Wednesday warned that the convergence of environmental, digital, and social changes poses serious threats to workers,...

Revolut opens second Asia tech hub in the Philippines

Revolut, the UK-based financial technology firm, opened its second Global Tech Hub in Asia in the Philippines, an investment largely attributed to ongoing discussions...

DEPDev reaffirms inclusive growth target, set to release development plan midterm update

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic growth that benefits all Filipinos,...

DOT supports President Marcos’ job push after SONA

The Department of Tourism backs President Marcos Jr.'s call to generate quality jobs, citing tourism's growing role in national employment and economic upliftment, with...

PEZA-approved investments doubled to P91 billion in 7 months

PEZA approved P90.96 billion in investments from January to July 2025, double last year's figures, signaling strong investor confidence in the Philippines' economic zones. The...
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