New feed ingredient database aims to help lower cost of aquafeeds
THREE decades’ worth of research on fish feed ingredients in Southeast Asia will be hosted in an online database that aims to help reduce...
PCSO employees undergo surprise drug test
A TOTAL of 554 officers and employees from Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) voluntarily submitted themselves to drug test Monday in support to President...
W. Visayas minimum wage hike takes effect July 12
BACOLOD City – An increase of P13.50 to P41.50 in the daily minimum wage of private sector workers in Western Visayas is set to...
Peso depreciation can cut PH trade deficit – economist
MANILA – The depreciation of the peso against the US dollar can reduce the country’s trade deficit over the medium term, the First Metro...
Hospital sector employs highest number of workers
MANILA – Hospital activities registered the highest number of establishments and recorded the largest share in total employment among the human health and social...
How PH can rival Vietnam for foreign investments?
MANILA – The Philippines should focus on “rapidly growing” its manufacturing sector to attract foreign investors just like Vietnam, an adviser to the American...
Infra push to contribute P31 trillion to PH economy
MANILA – The government’s massive infrastructure program can contribute as much as P31.2 trillion to the economy over the next five years, according to...
Non-financial firms account for highest share of PH GDP
MANILA – Non-financial corporations continued to account for the highest share in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at 50.4 percent last year, the...
Warning labels on sugary drinks may start by August
MANILA – Trade and industry secretary Ramon Lopez said government may begin requiring manufacturers or traders to put warning labels on high sugar content...
PPP still viable for ‘Build, Build, Build,’ says European biz group
MANILA – The government should again look at the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) system as it moves forward with upgrading the country's infrastructure, the head...