Andrea E. San Juan

FILIPINO entrepreneurs are being urged to explore the idea of supplying to the government as a step toward eventually penetrating the export market, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport).

The National Development Co. (NDC), the state-owned investment arm under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is investing some P25 million in four startups.

THE government is aiming to finalize a joint study with Chile by the end of the month to determine if the two nations can start the talks for a free trade agreement which can open business and professional opportunities to Filipinos, among others, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

THERE are now 162 projects certified under the green lane worth P4.41 trillion after the Board of Investments (BOI) approved four more renewable energy projects in October.

STAKEHOLDERS from the government and business sector are seeing a better business environment, more diverse job-creating investments and enhanced export competitiveness after passage of CREATE MORE into law.

NEW YORK-BASED digital identity and cybersecurity firm UltraPass Identity Corporation has inked a deal with Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) which aims to enhance airport operations in the Philippines by implementing a biometric system for passenger processing at airports.

THE National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it will still conduct an independent investigation on the alleged GCash unauthorized transactions despite the e-wallet app's claim that there was no personal data breach.

THE international trade arm of the United States is bullish on the trade ties between the US and the Philippines.

THE additional deduction on power expenses under the “Create More” law bodes well for local industries into manufacturing and data centers, according to member-businesses of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

THE Philippines slipped by two notches to the 61st spot in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking this year out of the 67 economies covered.