Personnel of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry launch the first government-controlled vaccination against African Swine Fever in Lobo, Batangas on August 30, 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF DA

PH gov’t urged to allow emergency use of ASF vaccines

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SWINE industry leaders are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to authorize the emergency use of African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines. In a letter to Marcos...
The event registration table with the 15th Mayor Balos Golf Cup event banner featuring BingoPlus and other event sponsors.

BingoPlus aces the 15th Mayor Abalos Golf Cup

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BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite tongits, bingo, and perya games, joined Mandaluyong Golf Club, Inc. in...
Workers move sacks of rice to another truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on Sept. 9, 2024. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, rice imports may surpass last year’s volume to supplement the country’s strong harvest and maintain a stable rice supply in the country. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

Higher rice imports in 2024 possible – DA

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said a higher import volume is possible this year compared to 2023. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa on Wednesday,...

AI cuts jobs in 8% of ITBPM firms; upskilling to stop shedding

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THE Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) reported that 8 percent of its surveyed members reported a headcount reduction due...
BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. says that even if the value-added tax for foreign digital services is set at 12 percent, that does not mean that the price increase is also equivalent to 12 percent.

VAT on foreign digital services won’t lead to big fee hikes – BIR

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THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the new law imposing a 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital services will not result in...
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is projected to handle 90 million passengers annually by 2030. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA NEWS

DOTr: Airline passenger volume to still grow despite NAIA fee hikes

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THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it expects airline passenger volume to still grow despite the airport fee hikes at the Ninoy Aquino International...
The increase of coco methyl ester for diesel fuel was in compliance with the Biofuels Act of 2006 that mandates that all liquid fuels for motors and engines sold in the Philippines be blended with biofuels. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOP GEAR PHILIPPINES

Diesel now contains 3% coco methyl ester blend – DOE

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DIESEL fuel contains 1 percent more coco methyl ester (CME) blend, or from 2 percent to 3 percent, beginning October 1 in a bid...
India's lifting of the export ban on non-basmati white rice will relieve price pressure in the international market. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

Rice prices seen to fall further as India lifts export ban

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THE price of rice may fall further after India lifted its export ban on non-basmati white rice, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday, October...
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PH’s P15.55 trillion debt ‘on the bad side’ says ex-Finance chief

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A FORMER head of the Department of Finance said the Philippines' national debt may be a cause for worry for investors even though economic...

Manufacturing buzz perks up PSEi

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EXPECTATIONS of easing inflation and robust growth in the country’s manufacturing sector energized investors on Tuesday, October 1, with the local bourse rebounding above...
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