President Rodrigo Duterte says he is still up for the federalism shift during an interview with the media after his Monday’s State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa. PCOO

SONA minimal effect on stock market

PRESIDENT Duterte’s latest State of the Nation Address (SONA) had a minimal effect on the Philippine stock market. Despite the wide ranging topics covered during the...
The DBP-ATM installed at the municipal hall of San Agustin, Romblon will serve the banking needs of more than 46,000 residents in Tablas island.

DBP deploys ATM in underbanked Romblon town

THE Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently deployed an automated teller machine (ATM) to the main island of Romblon province as part of its thrust...
From left: Chad Lange, Whirlpool Corporation; Tanny Chu, Whirlpool Corporation; Carlos Vasquez, Whirlpool Corporation; John Sioco, Excellence Appliance Technologies; and Trey Northrup, Whirlpool Corporation.

Whirlpool and Maytag USA honors Exatech with Award for Outstanding Achievement

Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc. (Exatech), Philippine distributor of world-class home and commercial appliance brands such as Whirlpool and Fujidenzo, was recently honored by Whirlpool-Maytag Commercial Laundry USA...

DAR Employees Association bloodletting campaign

THE Department of Agrarian Reform Employees Association (DAREA) has recently conducted a bloodletting activity jointly initiated by the DAREA Iloilo-Regional-Guimaras chapters in partnership with the Philippine Red...
Undersecretary Eduardo Gongona noted that the Philippines is 140 percent bangus sufficient, giving it tremendous export opportunities. LOVE PILIPINAS

PH eyes China as export market for milkfish

MANILA - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that the Philippines may soon find another export market in China for milkfish or bangus. The...
President Rodrigo Duterte (left) has the authority to enter “executive” agreements, including a verbal deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping on fishing rights in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo. ABS-CBN NEWS

‘China to play crucial role in PH future’

MANILA - China, the world’s second largest economy, is seen by industry stakeholders and administration officials to continue playing an important role in the Philippines’ future. This...
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said that there is a need to adjust some provisions of the Security of Tenure (SOT) bill to benefit both employers and workers. FILIPINOTIMES.NET

‘Scare tactics’ by bizmen behind SOT bill veto

MANILA - The usually moderate Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), touted as the country’s biggest labor union, squarely placed on businessmen’s shoulders the blame...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government is recommending temporary closure of beaches in some areas of the famous tourist destinations in El Nido, Palawan due to a high concentration of coliform bacteria. Gettingstamped.com

DILG wants temporary closure for rehab of some El Nido resorts

MANILA - Due to a high concentration of coliform bacteria, the Interior department is recommending temporary closure of beaches in some areas of the famous tourist...

Innovation, technology boosts economic growth – NEDA

MANILA - Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia has stressed the need to vigorously advance the country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) agenda, which is key to...
The new system will enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic enabling a more definite aircraft identification and better airspace management. The system works by sending satellite signals to aircraft transponders and by using transponder transmissions to determine the precise locations of aircraft in the sky. AIRLINEREPORTER.COM

New air navigation system fully operational – CAAP

MANILA - The Civil Aviation Authority (of the Philippines) announced last Friday that the country’s new air navigational system or the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)...