DOT opens tourism opportunities for senior citizens
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to provide qualified Filipino senior citizens with training and job opportunities in the field of tourism.
This program...
PH’s 1st free trade deal in Middle East set for signing in June
THE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to be signed next month, the UAE’s...
Insurance penetration, density up in Q1
INSURANCE penetration and density or the average spending of each individual on insurance improved as of end-March this year, the Insurance Commission (IC) said.
IC...
DTI taps PHLPost for B2C delivery of Guimaras mangoes to Metro Manila
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has signed an agreement with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) to establish a direct business-to-consumer (B2C) ordering...
BIR allows certified true copies of receipts in VAT refund claims
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday said it is now allowing companies to submit certified copies of receipts for sales and purchases in...
ERC says looking into ways to lower power rates in PH
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is focused on two pathways to bring down electricity rates in the Philippines.
In a press conference last...
Negrense MSMEs expand networking opportunities at Int’l Food Expo 2025
Some 26 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Occidental will showcase export-quality Negrense food products during the International Food Exposition (IFEX) Philippines...
Busier Philippine ports reflect improved trading activities
LOCAL seaports facilitated heavier cargo volume in the first quarter, mostly accounted for by imported shipments as global trading activities continued to pick up,...
‘Brief supply gap’ likely in imported chicken as PH bans frozen poultry from Brazil
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is expecting to see a “brief supply gap” in imported frozen chicken as the Philippines halts the entry...
Philippines seen attracting firms diversifying out of China
THE Philippines’ warm relationship with the United States makes it an ideal destination for investors that are looking to diversify their businesses outside of...