Elijah Felice Rosales is a reporter for the news outfit covering trade and investments. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Literature from the De La Salle University.
THE Philippines has jumped four notches in an index that measures human development across 189 economies, according to a report by the United Nations (UN).
The Human Development Report 2020, published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), put...
LOANS availed of by the Philippines from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are expected to hit $9.4 billion between 2021 and 2023 to increase its funds for infrastructure buildup and Covid-19 recovery programs.
In a briefing on Wednesday,...
LAWMAKERS are expected to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) without delay, as the trade deal will bring down the cost of Covid-19 vaccines and facilitate their transfer into the Philippines.
Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on...
TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on Wednesday said he anticipates the government to relax quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila by January to allow several sectors, mostly in entertainment, to resume operations.
In a text message to reporters, Lopez...
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Ecop) has called on its members to implement staggered work schedules to reduce traffic during rush hours to the benefit of their employees.
In a news statement last week, Ecop reminded its...
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set its eyes on expanding halal shipments next year, particularly to the Middle East, as part of a strategy to diversify both the export products and their markets.
In an...
FIRMS in Southeast Asia must maintain the integrity of their businesses even in the digital space, as consumers in the region check the online reputation of a brand before buying its products, an antivirus provider reported on Tuesday.
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to let go of its target of reaching $122 billion in shipments by 2022 as recommended by exporters themselves.
Trade Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman told the BusinessMirror the DTI...