Palace to Prime Minister Mahathir: Chinese loans go through scrutiny
MANILA – The Malacañang on Monday said the Philippines' loan agreements with China go through scrutiny after Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned against...
Chinese leasing inquiries remain ‘strong’ in PH – property analyst
MANILA – Leasing inquiries from Chinese firms seeking to outsource operations remain "strong," a property analyst said Monday, as government increasingly scrutinizes the influx...
Monaco-based firm eyes import of coconut oil, local products
MANILA – The agricultural sector seems to be gaining from the various inter-country visitations of this administration, after an international company makes an arrangement...
Robredo: Gov’t must be transparent on China loans
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo said the government must be transparent when it comes to its loan deals with China, as caution grows...
‘Gov’t tracking down non-tax-paying foreign workers in online gambling’
MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF) said efforts are in place to ensure foreign nationals working in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) comply...
Solon vows lower electricity rates by end of 2019
MANILA – Sen, Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday assured the public that the proposed Murang Kuryente Law, which will reduce electricity rates, would be implemented...
GSIS asks Duterte for P1,000 hike in minimum pension
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is seeking a P1,000-increase in its members’ monthly minimum pension.
According to a news release posted on...
Over 300 OFWs in NegOcc trained on entrepreneurship
BACOLOD City – A total of 318 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Negros Occidental have attended trainings on entrepreneurship and business planning conducted by...
Report non-compliant Boracay establishments, calls on DOT-6
ILOILO City – The Department of Tourism is calling on the cooperation of residents and tourists in popular tourist destination Boracay Island, as it...
Cebu Pacific gears up to expand Clark, Cebu hubs
THE Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), is set to expand its route network from its hubs at Clark and Cebu this year,...