THE SENATE on Tuesday approved its version of the government’s proposed P6.352-trillion national budget next year, with senators prioritizing funding for the Education,…
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By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that it downgraded its palay (unmilled rice) production forecast for…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is considering issuing more import clearances for yellow onion and small pelagic fish, citing a drop…
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RECENT economic reforms have raised confidence in the Philippines prospects, though ease of doing business remains the main challenge in attracting investors, business…
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THE Zamboanga Peninsula regional wage board’s P33 minimum wage increase, which will take effect on Dec. 12, has been approved, the Labor department…
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By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES could be in position to benefit from the tariffs the Trump administration is promising to…
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A HOUSE committee approved on Tuesday an unnumbered substitute bill seeking to strengthen the oversight powers of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The…
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Habito says EO 62 serves greater good, but calls for more direct farmer support
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT must provide direct support to farmers impacted by the reduction of rice import tariffs under Executive Order…
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THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Tuesday that it has energized the 230-kilovolt (kV) Cebu-Bohol interconnection project (CBIP), which…
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THE Maharlika Investment Corp.’s (MIC) organizational structure has not yet been finalized, the Governance Commission for Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GCG) said. “The interim…