Port congestion keeping rice prices high – DA chief
PORT congestion in the Philippines remains a big problem in the agriculture industry, especially in the price of imported rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...
Over 39,000 vehicles added to PH roads in August
MORE than 39,000 vehicles were added to Philippine roads in August this year, largely driven by commercial vehicle sales during the month, data released...
“Huwag pahirapan ang mga mahihirap” — Bong Go scrutinizes DSWD’s validation of beneficiaries; voices...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go raised concerns during the Senate Committee on Finance deliberations on the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) budget on...
Fuel prices down by at least P1/liter anew
FUEL retailers will again cut the prices of petroleum products by at least P1 a liter beginning today, September 17, following a weak global...
Biz group eyes EPR on used lead acid batteries, other hazardous wastes
THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has urged the environment department to issue a department administrative order that would compel entities to recycle used...
Remittance inflows hit seven-month high in July
CASH remittances or money transfers through banks or formal channels stood at $3.085 billion in July this year, up 3.1% from $2.992 billion the...
PH makes big leap in global cybersecurity rankings
THE Philippines has made an impressive leap in the 2024 United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), moving up to 53rd from 61st in 2020,...
External debt remains at manageable levels – BSP
The Philippines’ total external debt (EDT) remains manageable despite the slight increase recorded in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
Data released by...
7 Credit Card Security Tips for Digital Nomads
These days, more and more people are choosing to leave behind traditional office settings and embracing the freedom to work from any corner of...
DA not keen on rice tariff hike in upcoming EO 62 review
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will not be recommending a higher tariff rate for imported rice in the upcoming periodic review of President Ferdinand...