The Department of Agriculture is again banning the entry of poultry imported from California, United States, just three months after lifting the entry restriction. PNA PHOTO

DA reimposes ban on poultry from California

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has again banned the entry of poultry imported from California, United States, just three months after lifting the entry...
The increase in digital payments’ share in overall retail transactions in 2022 was mainly driven by person-to-business merchant payments. PHOTO COURTESY OF PYMNTS.COM

Real-time payments to contribute $323-M economic output by 2028 – study

REAL-TIME payments are projected to provide banking access to nearly 21 million unbanked Filipinos and contribute USD323 million of additional economic output by 2028,...
The Department of Agriculture will allow the imports of 8,280 metric tons of fish for retail in wet markets. GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE/INQUIRER.NET

DA OKs additional imports of fish like ‘galunggong’

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the additional importation of small pelagic fish like galunggong following the string of destructive storms that hit...

WVSU landmark revived through collaborative restoration effort

The West Visayas State University (WVSU) Quezon Hall has been fully restored and reopened. The Henry Sy Foundation, in collaboration with the SM Foundation, completed...
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LTFRB: P60 taxi flag-down rate under review

THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that the proposed increase of taxi flag-down rates to P60 is currently under review.On Tuesday,...
The Bilibinwang Elementary School in the town of Agoncillo, Batangas was partially buried in mud and debris as a result of flood brought by Kristine. Photo courtesy of Principal Gina Punzalan

PH inks $500M financing agreement to rebuild typhoon-hit schools

THE Philippines has inked a $500-million financing agreement with the World Bank - International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (WB-IRD) which will partly finance...
The skyline and business district of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City are photographed on a clear Friday afternoon on Oct. 4, 2024. S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, raised the Philippine credit ratings outlook to positive, citing the country's strong growth economic potential. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

DOF: S&P’s outlook upgrade ‘vote of confidence’ in PBBM’s leadership

FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto said the S&P Global Ratings' credit rating affirmation and outlook upgrade is a strong vote of confidence in President Ferdinand...

DTI, exporters develop FTA info portal

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the country’s largest umbrella group of exporters, will launch on Dec. 2 a free...
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PBBM administration assures sufficient disaster response, recovery funds; DBM SECRETARY AMENAH PANGANDAMAN releases P875...

In adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman approved...
(L-R) DigiPlus President Mr. Andy Tsui along with the Bingo Mega jackpot winner and PAGCOR Representative posing for a quick photo opportunity during the awarding ceremony

BingoPlus awards historic ₱154M jackpot prize 

BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, marked a historic milestone by awarding its biggest jackpot prize to date - a...