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Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs

By Louella Desiderio | March 28, 2024 - 12:00am

The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment...

Business

Philippines sets sights on CPTPP

By Elijah Felice Rosales | May 24, 2021 - 12:00am

Robert Young knows that a trade deal covering 11 countries and spanning three continents may be the missing piece to solve...

Business

Soft goods exports may fall short of target

December 28, 2020 - 12:00am

The country’s soft goods exports are seen to fall short of the initial estimate for the year due to cancellation of...

Business

Exporters eye revival of garments, textile sector

By Louella Desiderio | May 3, 2020 - 12:00am

Philippine exporters are pushing for the revival of the local textile industry to enable the country to address the demand...

Business

Exporters seek perks for textile industry

By Louella Desiderio | August 11, 2019 - 12:00am

The country’s umbrella organization of exporters is seeking a comprehensive package which includes providing incentives...

Business

Philippine suffers $300 M loss from garments exports

By Richmond Mercurio | April 30, 2018 - 12:00am

The Philippines has lost about $300 million worth of garments exports to its regional rivals over the past two years due to local factories’ failure to comply with certain social and ethical requirements.

Business

Exports of garment, hard goods to reach $1 B

January 15, 2016 - 9:00am

The country’s garments and hard goods manufacturers expect their export earnings to grow by at least five percent this...

Business

Exports of garments, hard goods seen rising 15%

January 19, 2015 - 12:00am

Local garments and hard goods manufacturers expect export earnings to increase by 10 to 15 percent this year after the grant of the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status to the...

Business As Usual

Foreign buyers, exporters raise concern over port congestion

By Louella Desiderio | June 29, 2014 - 12:00am

Foreign buyers’ representatives and furniture exporters have raised concerns on port congestion and a new policy against colorum vehicles, citing delays in shipments and losses.

Business

Foreign firms seen relocating to Phl

By Louella Desiderio | April 13, 2014 - 12:00am

Several foreign manufacturing companies operating in China and in Southeast Asian countries are eyeing to relocate to the Philippines citing the available high-quality labor here, the Foreign Buyers Association of...

Business