Category: Trade & Industry

SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recorded an all-time high in company registration in 2024, driven by its continuous digital transformation efforts that simplify business registration in the Philippines. A total of 52,304 new companies were registered with the SEC in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 49,506 in 2023. This brought the total number… Read More SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

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DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 12, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded a total of 6,805 Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registrations in Central Luzon in 2024. Bulacan leads with 2,536 registrations; followed by Pampanga with 1,030; Aurora, 845; Nueva Ecija, 838; Tarlac,… Read More DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

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SPREAD LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FROM SM

Love is in the air! Show your love with unique and thoughtful gifts this Valentine’s Day. SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown have prepared a wide range of thoughtful and meaningful gifts for your loved ones. From handcrafted treasures by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to exclusive offerings from mall… Read More SPREAD LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FROM SM

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SM FEATURES MSMEs IN CHINESE NEW YEAR’s “EVERYTHING RED FAIR”

SM City Olongapo Central invites shoppers to experience the festive spirit of Chinese New Year as they feature a variety of red-colored items, perfect for adding that touch of good fortune to your home, wardrobe, and life. From handmade crafts, red accessories, fashion items, to special gift sets, they’ve curated a collection that reflects the… Read More SM FEATURES MSMEs IN CHINESE NEW YEAR’s “EVERYTHING RED FAIR”

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Top Subic firms get Mabuhay biz awards

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Thirty freeport locators were recognized during the annual Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Mabuhay Business Awards 2024 held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on December 13, 2024. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño explained that the 30 awardees were recognized, out of the 1,909 locators,… Read More Top Subic firms get Mabuhay biz awards

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Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter, emphasizing that strategic land sales could stimulate development in key economic zones. Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 2647 earlier this year during his chairmanship of the Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, with… Read More Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

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Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

By E.H. Edejer | December 6, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A P50-million four-year pioneering program to promote, expand and sustain the production of Zambales’s highly popular carabao or “Dinamulag” mango has been launched by the Zambales provincial government recently. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the Zambales Green Mango Valley Project, which will be a collaboration… Read More Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

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PCG to intensify inspection of Manila Bay dredgers – Tarriela

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | November 30, 2024 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will intensify its inspection of dredging ships operating in the Manila Bay area after the recent discovery of undocumented Chinese nationals on board a dredger in Bataan, a ranking government official said Saturday. The PCG found 13 illegal Chinese crew… Read More PCG to intensify inspection of Manila Bay dredgers – Tarriela

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