Day: November 19, 2025

Manila: With several agricultural products now excluded from the United States’ 19 percent tariff, the competitiveness of Philippine exports has been bolstered, and this is seen to help increase economic stability. Included in the list of products exempted from the reciprocal tariff, as mentioned in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order issued on Nov. 14, 2025, are coconut-based products, tropical fruit juices, cocoa, bananas, oranges, and spices, among others. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Consul Enunina Mangio stated that “The exemptions will provide much-needed relief to exporters, help safeguard jobs, and strengthen

Quezon city: Power firms must now list with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), as stated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief. On October 16, the ERC introduced simplified guidelines for power generation firms and electric distributors to meet the public offering requirement (POR), mandating that industry players sell at least 15 percent of their ownership to the public through PSE listing or by selling stakes to the public. According to Philippines News Agency, ERC Chairperson and CEO Francis Saturnino Juan, speaking at the 3rd Philippine Hydro Summit and Exhibit