NFA seeks release of P9-B fund for palay procurement
THE National Food Authority (NFA) is seeking the release of P9 billion to boost its palay procurement activities this year.
"The NFA asked the Department...
VAT refund for tourists positions PH ‘competitively’ among peers – DOT
PROVIDING incentives such as value-added tax (VAT) refunds to foreign travelers would make the Philippines “competitive” as a destination among its peers in Southeast...
Megaworld’s Firenze in Iloilo Business Park hailed as ‘Best Condo Dev’t’ in Visayas
By Joseph Berna
Firenze, property giant Megaworld’s Italian-themed 22-story residential condo development in Iloilo Business Park, bested condominium developments in the Visayas by winning the...
DBM: Funds for gov’t wage hike fully released
BUDGET Secretary Amenah Pangandaman called for the immediate enforcement of the wage hike for government workers, as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)...
Importers face blacklisting for holding shipments in ports – Agri chief
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warned importers of possible blacklisting in case they are deliberately holding rice inside the ports.
This...
Gold sales part of BSP’s management strategy of country’s gold reserve
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the sale of gold during the first half of the year was part of its active management...
PhilHealth 6 greenlights Aklan Health Care Provider Network
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Region 6 (PhilHealth 6) finalized the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the province of Aklan as...
PH likely to exit grey list soon
THE Philippines will likely exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list or the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring soon, an official...
PH to defend tourism titles in WTA world categories
THE Philippines is set to defend its title as a leading travel destination in the global category of the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA)...
Marcos confident on further easing of rice prices
PRESIDENT Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. is confident that rice prices would ease further in the country, noting the current price trend in Southeast Asia.
“Doon...