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High logistics cost tops manufacturers’ SONA wish list

High logistics cost in the country tops the wish list of domestic manufacturers for President Marcos Jr. to address in his upcoming State of...

PH manufacturers hope strong peso recovery with US-Iran peace deal

Domestic manufacturers expressed hope that the deal between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will enable the local currency to...

Manufacturers urge Senate leadership’s quick return to legislative focus

Domestic manufacturers today urged Senate to quickly return to legislative focus amid leadership changes. “Political realignments happen. What businesses need is continuity in economic policy,”...

FPI calls for balance to preserve jobs and industry

Domestic manufacturers has urged for balance to protect employment and industries as logistics cost is now eating as much as 30 percent of total...

Manufacturers renews call for ‘buy local’ strategy to turn crisis into industrial opportunity

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), which groups the country's domestic manufacturers, has renewed its push for a “buy local” strategy, arguing that the...

PH manufacturers express concern over sharp decline in factory output

Philippine manufacturers have expressed concern over the sharp reversal in the local Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 47.4 in November 2025, from October's...

Businessmen find comfort, relief with suspension of BIR field audits, LOA

The business community expressed relief over the suspension of the suspension of all pending Letters of Authority (LoA) and Mission Orders (MO) of the...

Manufacturers adopt smart procurement, hedging as peso depreciates; exporters welcome weak peso

As the local currency continues to slide, domestic manufacturers and producers are adopting smarter procurement practices, hedging strategies, and efficiency improvements to protect jobs,...

Reduce logistics bottlenecks, more access to raw materials to ensure sustainable price stability  – FPI

Domestic manufacturers are urging government to implement proactive measures, such as access to raw materials and reducing logistics bottlenecks, to make price stability truly...

Business says lower GDP is a wake up call, urges sustained fight for good governance

The business sector said that the slowdown in the country’s GDP in the third quarter is a clear indication on the extent of damage...
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