Gov’t infra spending surged 23.1% as of Feb 2025
GOVERNMENT spending on infrastructure surged by 23.1 percent in the first two months of 2025, but the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said...
DTI, IBPAP seal partnership to raise IT, business process standards
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) have formalized a partnership aimed at...
BIR files P8.7-B tax evasion case vs vape traders
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday filed criminal charges before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against illicit vape businesses for allegedly evading nearly...
Strong winds, waves brought lower fish catch in March
REGIONAL fish ports reduced their shipments in March due to the prolonged northeast monsoon (amihan), according to the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).
In a...
Gov’t to prioritize building economic resilience – Balisacan
ADDRESSING risks and reinforcing economic resilience remain the government's top priorities to ensure that the country is on the path to sustainable development, Department...
Pump prices up today
MOTORISTS will have to tighten their belts once more this week, as fuel retailers yesterday announced another round of price hikes to mark the...
Over 216,000 jobs to be offered at DOLE Labor Day job fairs
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it will offer 216,144 jobs in its job fairs for Labor Day this year, with over...
BSP OKs $6.29B public sector foreign borrowings in Q1
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy-setting Monetary Board has approved $6.29 billion worth of proposed public sector foreign borrowings in the first quarter...
Puregold Price Club, Inc. recognized by FinanceAsia as one of Asia’s Best Companies
Puregold Price Club Inc. (PSE: PGOLD), one of the Philippines’ leading multi-format retailers, has been recognized by FinanceAsia as one of Asia’s Best Companies...
DOTr to airlines: Don’t abuse authority when checking passports
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), is urging airline staff to...