The Philippines’ banana producers denounce on Monday the recent move of the Davao del Norte government to destroy the biosecurity installations used to protect farms from a virus feared worldwide that could cause the eradication of Cavendish bananas. STEEMIT

Banana producers fear politics to affect PH’s top-dollar earner

MANILA – The country’s banana producers on Monday denounced the recent move of the Davao del Norte government to destroy the biosecurity installations used to protect...
Florete Family with Earl of Sandwich International Team

Manila welcomes Earl of Sandwich, The World’s Greatest Hot Sandwich®

THESE days, people are so busy they can’t even take the time to eat a full course meal. The struggle is real. Deadlines and work....
A woman walks past a pork counter at a Walmart in Beijing, China Sept. 23. TINGSHU WANG/REUTERS

China inflation surges as pork prices soar

BEIJING – China’s consumer inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in almost six years in September as African swine fever sent pork prices soaring nearly 70...
Various processed meat products are on display during the opening of the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) Meat Safety Consciousness Week. It also launches the “Pinoy Pork is Safe to Eat” Awareness Campaign held at NMIS central office in Quezon City on Monday. PNA

P50-billion losses due to ban threaten meat industry

MANILA – The country’s meat processing industry on Monday reported losses of P50 billion due to the ban being imposed by some local government units (LGUs),...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Friday declined to comment on the arrest of former Foreign Affairs Secretary and Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgages Bank director Perfecto Yasay Jr. ABS-CBN NEWS

BSP cuts reserve requirement for bonds

MANILA – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday it was reducing the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for bonds issued by banks and quasi-banks to three percent,...
The local currency ended the day at 52.105 from 52.05 Friday last week. All Shares slipped by 0.25 percent, or 11.89 points, to 4,797.59 points. Financials posted the highest drop with 1.62 percent, which was trailed by the Industrial, 0.84 percent; Services, 0.61 percent; Holding Firms, 0.53 percent; and Property, 0.17 percent. BANGKOK POST

Stocks rise, peso stays firm against US dollar

MANILA – Investors’ appetite rose Monday and boosted both the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) and the peso after United States (US) and China announced the...

The Dulcinea tradition continues

AS A LEGACY brand in the Philippines, Dulcinea has enjoyed a loyal following of diners who sought the familiar taste of traditional Spanish favorites, especially its...

Halloween Toy Town at Festive Walk Iloilo

GET to “exFEARience” a day with loads of interactive fun when you spend a minimum of P600 on toys at Halloween Toy Town at...

October is not yet over with these Oktoberfest promos, events

FESTIVE Walk Iloilo welcomes October with weekly live music, exclusive promos and discounts plus perfect beer pairings. Boozy Wonderland | Streetfest at Festive Walk Iloilo From Oct. 10 to...
Tourists are seen in Boracay Island, Malay. Aklan. Recently, the municipal police station urged tourists in this world-famous island to be vigilant in the upcoming surge of holidaymakers. PN FILE PHOTO

Tourist arrivals up 14%

MANILA ­­­ – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said international visitor arrivals from January to August surged to almost 5.6 million, 14 percent higher compared to...