Japanese Pharmaceutical Firms Targeted to Invest in the Philippines

Japanese Pharmaceutical Firms Targeted to Invest in the Philippines

The Department of Trade and Industry – the Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) –  is eyeing  Japanese pharmaceutical firms to invest in the Philippines. With the developments in health insurance schemes, health systems, and increasing investments in public health, the...
Sales of Imported Cars Surged Amidst the Pandemic

Sales of Imported Cars Surged Amidst the Pandemic

Sales of imported cars almost quadrupled in May 2021 compared with the level in the same month last year, according to the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID). AVID reported that vehicle sales of its 21 members, which carry 26 global brands,...
Maynilad Spends USD 8.4 Million for PRV Technology

Maynilad Spends USD 8.4 Million for PRV Technology

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has spent PHP 410 million (USD 8.4 million) for the installation of pressure-regulating valves (PRV) in select points of its distribution system to manage water pressure in the network and optimize...
San Miguel Eyes PH’s First Bus Rapid Transit System

San Miguel Eyes PH’s First Bus Rapid Transit System

Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp is considering building a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in its newly opened elevated expressway, Skyway, to ease commuter woes and decongest traffic in Manila. At early stages, the project remains on paper and is unlikely to...