China remains an ‘important market’ in PH tourism – DOT
DESPITE ongoing tension in the South China Sea, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said the Chinese market continues to make a significant contribution to...
DA eyes P50/kg MSRP on imported rice in March
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the P58 per kilogram (kg) maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice is just an initial...
Dagooc: Delayed regulatory approvals cause high electricity bill, unfair to blame it on NGCP
A lawmaker asserted that delayed regulatory approvals are causing the high electricity prices being experienced by consumers, emphasizing that it is unfair to blame...
LTFRB chief: Motorcycle taxi law to fix transport system gaps
LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III urged the passage of a law that would regulate the motorcycle ride-hailing sector,...
Peso may breach 60 to $1 if Trump’s policies shock market – Fitch unit
THE Philippine peso may breach the P60 per US dollar level if the protectionist policies promised by incoming US President Donald Trump take markets...
PH eyes to hike domestic borrowings share in sovereign debt mix to 80%
THE Philippine government is planning to increase the share of local borrowings in the sovereign debt mix as part of the Marcos administration’s strategy...
SEC tightens disclosure rules on auditor fees
COMPANIES are now required to disclose how much they pay their external auditors to enhance transparency and accountability in their reports.
The Securities and Exchange...
Gov’t raises P30-B from T-bonds auction
THE government raised P30 billion from the Treasury bonds (T-bonds) auction on Tuesday, January 14.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded the reissued...
NGCP not solely to blame for project delays, DOE admits
The Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted that NGCP is not solely responsible for delays in various transmission projects.
Energy Undersecretary Sharon Garin explained that...
Over 467,000 vehicles added to Philippine streets in 2024
OVER 467,000 vehicles were added to Philippine streets in 2024 with sales growth expected to be sustained this year, data released by the Chamber...