ECCP at Work

Wage hike for domestic workers eyed

Philippine wage regulators opened talks on a possible increase in the minimum pay for domestic workers in Metro Manila, a move that could raise household costs for millions of families even as authorities grapple with weak compliance and uneven ability to pay.

Telco landscape to see major shifts, investment growth — analysts

Philippine telecommunications companies (telcos) are preparing for major shifts in the telco landscape, including margin pressure and evolving business strategies, as the Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes competition, according to analysts.

BOI grooming Bataan as electronics, semicon hub

The provincial government of Bataan and the Board of Investments (BOI) have teamed up to position the province as a hub for advanced technology, semiconductors and electronics.

BIR’s tax rule raises cost of PHL tourism for visitors

The cost of visiting the Philippines by foreign tourists will become more expensive as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) sought to apply a recent revenue order covering services rendered by foreign-service providers.

DENR drafting more proactive PH flood management plan

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced it is shifting from a largely reactive, disaster-response approach to flood risk reduction, to a more proactive sustainable water resources management and development planning strategy.

E-vehicle industry seeks restoration of funding for CARS, RACE programs

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) urged the government to restore the vetoed funding for automotive industry incentive programs, citing the role of the broader automotive manufacturing industry in the success of electric vehicles (EV).

EDSA Busway seen carrying over 70 million riders this year

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) expects the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway to carry more than 70 million passengers this year, reflecting greater efficiencies due to modernization.

Provinces with active cases of ASF rise at end of 2025

The number of provinces with active African Swine Fever (ASF) cases increased towards the end of December, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said in a report on Monday.

Government OKs P279.5 billion infrastructure projects

The Economy and Development Council (ED Council), chaired by President Marcos, has approved nearly P280 billion worth of education, transport and agriculture projects.

DICT to review, update guidelines on shared telecom tower infrastructure

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced plans to review and amend guidelines on the co-location and sharing of Passive Telecommunications Towers Infrastructure (PTTI) for macro cell sites to promote the efficient deployment of telecommunications infrastructure in the country.

Law making digital pay essential for govt eyed

The sharp rise in electronic fund transfers coursed through InstaPay and PESONet should prompt Congress to pass a law mandating the use of digital payments in most government transactions, the chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) said on Sunday.