Before the Rice Tariffication Law took effect and its amended version this year, the National Food Authority could import rice to augment supply. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Rice tariff law ‘threatens to kill’ local rice industry – DA chief

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), warning that it “threatens to kill” the rice industry. During...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Indian film executives to promote the Philippines as a top filming destination on Aug. 6, 2025 during the state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to India. The country has previously welcomed international productions, including "The Bourne Legacy," "Almost Paradise,” and “Survivor Series”. DOT PHOTO

DOT chief invites Bollywood execs: ‘Film in the Philippines’

DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco extended an invitation to India’s film executives to explore the Philippines as a premier filming destination. Frasco...
The new hourly rate for the parking at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for four-wheel vehicles is P40 for the first three hours and P15 for every succeeding hour. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

NAIA says passenger service charge hikes government-mandated

THE operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stressed that the increase in passenger service charges are mandated by the government. On August 20,...

TCL Dominates with Five (5) EISA Awards, Redefining Excellence in Large-Screen & QD-Mini LED...

Manila, Philippines — TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-largeTV brand, has cemented its industry leadership...

Armor Up for Adventure as Donny Pangilinan Joins Biogenic Alcohol as Newest Brand Ambassador

Manila, Philippines - Biogenic Alcohol proudly announces its newest brand ambassador – actor, model, and youth icon Donny Pangilinan – as the face of...
A declining fertility rate could complicate the Marcos administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, which counts on the country’s legion of young workers to help boost growth prospects for the next several decades, according to UK-based Pantheon Macroeconomics. PN PHOTO

Young Philippine workforce seen ‘aging faster’ than expected

THE Philippines will remain a relatively young nation over the next three decades, but its population is set to age faster than expected as...
Authorities seize illegal vape products at the Manila International Container Port on July 31, 2025. The Department of Trade and Industry on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, warned online shopping sites to remove from their listings of illegal vape products or face consequences. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

DTI to e-commerce platforms: Remove illegal vapes or face penalties

ONLINE shops selling illegal vape products have been ordered to remove these from their platforms otherwise, their officials will be imprisoned for at least...
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Level 4 fuel surcharge stays in September – CAB

THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has announced that the fuel surcharge will remain under Level 4 for September. Fuel surcharge is the extra fee that...
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque speaks during the launch of the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo in Taguig City on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. She underscored the importance of boosting digitalization measures among businesses to help their operations and their share in the economy. PNA PHOTO BY JOANN S. VILLANUEVA

Authorities push for further digitalization in PH biz

BUSINESSES in the country are encouraged to further improve their digitalization move and take advantage of innovations to bolster their operations and presence, not...
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry employed around 1.4 million in 2024 and revenues reached around USD38 billion, contributing a big part to the Philippine economy. PHOTO COURTESY OF AIRISX.COM

Gov’t ready to aid BPO sector vs US protectionist policies

DIVERSIFICATION will help cushion the possible impact of the proposed “Keep Call Centers in America Act,” aimed to protect local jobs by removing federal...