Oil companies will implement price hike starting Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, with diesel costs surging by P2.10 a liter. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Big-time oil price hike set today

A HEFTY oil price hike is set starting today with diesel costs surging by P2.10 a liter, based on separate advisories of petroleum companies. Seaoil,...
Hog production — a major contributor to the livestock subsector — declined by 8% in the third quarter of this year. GMA NEWS PHOTO

PH’s farm, fisheries production down by 3.7% in third quarter

THE country's farm and fisheries production value went down by 3.7% year-on-year to P397.43 billion for the third quarter, the Department of Agriculture (DA)...
Acting Trade Secretary Cristina Roque (right) meets with an official from Sirius International Holding in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Nov. 9, 2024 to discuss potential investments in the Philippine digital economy. DTI PHOTO

DTI meets with UAE firms to explore investments in PH

DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina Roque recently met with several companies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology cautioned the public against scammers who send links that may look legit. The agency is coordinating with e-wallet providers, online banks, and telecommunication companies to address the new scamming scheme.

Report scams to 1326 hotline instead of ‘ranting on social media’ – CICC

VICTIMS of scams over the phone or online should report incidents to the government's Inter-Agency Response Center (IARC) "instead of ranting on social media",...
The National Food Authority adjusted the buying price of palay to P25 per kilogram to help reduce the retail price of the staple food while fulfilling its mandate. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

NFA ups palay purchases by over 400%

THE National Food Authority (NFA) increased its palay (unmilled rice) purchases by more than 400 percent in September this year, although it fell short...
The Department of Trade and Industry is still studying whether they will grant the price adjustments for “noche buena” products petitioned by manufacturers. INQUIRER FILES

Buy ‘noche buena’ items early – supermarket group

TO SAVE money, supermarket owners have advised customers to buy their noche buena items early. The Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (PAGASA) said that adjustments in...
Festive Walk Iloilo ushers in the holiday season with a heartwarming celebration at the grand launch of “pagtililingub” led by Iloilo City Acting Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez of the Department of Tourism – Region 6, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Cluster General Manager Mikee Vivo, and Festive Walk Iloilo General Manager Karmela Jesena. This holiday season, guests can explore an expansive collection of handmade weavings, unique Ilonggo products, and much more, making Festive Walk Iloilo the ultimate destination for holiday shopping and celebration.

‘PAGTILILINGUB’: Festive Walk Iloilo weaves joy this holiday season; 20ft. Christmas tree showcases woven...

ILOILO City – Festive Walk Iloilo is weaving joy this holiday season with the launch of Pagtililingub Christmas celebration, marked by the lighting of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology cautioned the public against scammers who send links that may look legit. The agency is coordinating with e-wallet providers, online banks, and telecommunication companies to address the new scamming scheme.

DICT warns of text scams asking users to click on links

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned the public of a new text scam asking people to click on a legitimate-looking link. “May...
Pharmaceutical imports are expected to grow at P161 billion in 2028 as the Philippines becomes more self-sufficient in pharmaceutical production, gradually relying less on imports as domestic production increases. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Improved pharma regulatory standard to help boost its market

THE government’s efforts to enhance regulatory standards of the pharmaceutical sector are expected to attract more pharmaceutical companies to the Philippines, driving the market...
Our goal is to expand our portfolio in every key region in the country, generate more jobs in these localities, and help build the communities,” says Kevin L. Tan, president and CEO, Alliance Global Group, the parent company of Megaworld.

Megaworld 9-month profits up 16% to P15.7B, eyes more expansion to the provinces

MEGAWORLD, the country’s pioneer builder of townships, reports a strong nine-month and third quarter results as all key businesses achieved growth during these periods. The...