LTFRB waiting for fuel subsidy funds amid oil price hikes
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is waiting for word from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as regards the P1.6-billion fund for...
AFTER VIRAL APRIL FOOL’S DAY PRANK, DTI reminds businesses to be responsible
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reminded business owners to take their license to operate seriously if they do not want sanctions...
NFA Council to discuss more competitive ‘palay’ buying price
THE National Food Authority (NFA) Council is set to meet this week to discuss the possibility of adjusting its buying price of palay to...
Students urged to learn basics of running a business
STUDENTS were urged to learn about entrepreneurship at an early age at the "Youthpreneur" summit in Pasig City organized by Go Negosyo and the...
Gasoline, diesel prices up over P1/liter
MOTORISTS will be met with fuel price hikes effective today as companies announced another round of upward adjustments to mark the fourth straight week...
Breast cancer benefit now up to P1.4 million – PhilHealth
EFFECTIVE March 30, 2024, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Z Benefit package for breast cancer is now up to P1.4 million, a 1400% increase...
Unremitted SSS contributions from delinquent employers down by 40%
ENCOURAGED by the Supreme Court decision upholding the right of the Social Security System (SSS) to take legal action against employers who have been...
Foreign reserves rose to $104B in March – BSP
THE Philippines’ foreign reserves rose at the end of March 2024, reflecting the appreciation of the central bank’s gold assets and overseas investments.
Preliminary data...
PH growth in 2024 seen ‘among highest’ in ASEAN region
THE Philippines is likely to grow 6.3 percent this year as it benefits from the rebound in the semiconductor industry, an economist from the...
Earthquake-affected OFWs in Taiwan to get calamity assistance from SSS
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet (top photo, 2nd from the left) yesterday told reporters that SSS will grant...