Rules currently favor imports in 2-wheel EV market, Honda says
GLOBAL.HONDAHONDA Philippines, Inc. said imports are currently a better option than local production in the two-wheel electric vehicle (EV) market, based on the rules now in place.“The Philippine regulations call for zero duty, which is good for imports. So it
FPIP Batangas commercial center expected to open by early 2026
FPIP.COMFIRST PHILIPPINE Industrial Park (FPIP) is building a three-story mixed-use hub in Santo Tomas, Batangas, which is expected to boost employment at the economic zone from the current staffing level of over 70,000.FPIP Plaza will offer 15,000 square meters of
PHL climate financing hits record $3.13B in 2023
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE PHILIPPINES obtained a record $3.13 billion (P174.23 billion) from multilateral lenders to fund projects aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change, the European Investment Bank (EIB) said.The 2023 total was 7.67% higher than the $2.91
Navigating change: 10 key shifts shaping sustainability in the Philippines
(Second of two parts)IN BRIEF:• The SEC’s new sustainability reporting form aligns Philippine companies with global standards, enhancing climate risk transparency.• The full adoption of IFRS S1 and S2 by 2027 will improve the Philippines’ attractiveness to investors seeking reliable
17,000 free trips show how lobbyists flout congressional ethics rules
In 2007, after one of the biggest scandals in K Street history, Congress cracked down on lobbyists’ ability to wine and dine lawmakers and aides with a host of reforms — including limits on extravagant, all-expenses-paid trips. In the nearly