The recent approval of a PHP200 across-the-board daily wage increase for private sector workers by the House Committee on Labor and Employment has sparked a heated debate. Read more »
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) kicked off the Sinulog Fiesta Fair 2025, bringing Cebuano food and handicrafts to the forefront of local commerce. Read more »
Vendors from Iloilo's Central and Terminal Markets have expressed strong support for the city's plan to modernize these key public markets. Read more »
The Artesanias de Iloilo trade fair is back this year, transforming into a vibrant hub of creativity and sustainability. With a spotlight on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the event demonstrates how local innovation can invigorate communities and drive economic growth. Read more »
In Negros Oriental, the fast expanding bamboo business is offering farmers–particularly those in the agro-forestry sector–alternative regenerative solutions with unrealized potential just waiting to be realized, according to a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) official. Read more »
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported a significant improvement in the country's employment rate, marking a positive trend in the labor market. Read more »
