German biz PH outlook in next 12 months remains optimistic

GERMAN businesses based in the Philippines have a positive outlook in terms of their development, investments, hiring, and the country's economic growth within a...
The Department of Agriculture ordered the Bureau of Animal Industry to suspend the issuance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearances for imports from Australia of wild and domestic birds, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen. FINDON.AUSTRALIALISTED.COM PHOTO

PH bans importation of birds from Australia

THE Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has banned the importation of birds from Australia following confirmed cases of bird flu in...
People line up to use automated teller machines in a mall. JIRE CARREON/ABS-CBN NEWS FILE PHOTO

PDIC highlights importance of depositing money in banks for financial stability

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) emphasized the vital role of depositing money in banks to achieve financial stability Sandra Diaz, senior vice president for...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual. Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB

PH seeks IPEF technical assistance to improve campaign vs corruption

THE Philippines plans to leverage the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to intensify anti-corruption measures in the country following the signing of the...
Farm sector groups said on Saturday, June 8, that they may go to court and challenge the recent National Economic and Development Authority Board decision to cut tariff rates on imported rice. GMA NEWS FILE PHOTO

Farmers groups eye challenging rice import tariff cut

FARM sector groups are set to challenge in court the recent National Economic and Development Authority Board decision to cut tariff rates on imported...
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual with the Philippine delegation met with TikTok representatives in Singapore on June 5, 2024. Both parties discussed ways forward to boost Philippine e-commerce. PHOTO COURTESY OF DTI

DTI, TikTok discuss ways to bolster PH e-commerce

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that Secretary Alfred Pascual led a discussion with TikTok in Singapore on June 5 to reinforce...

DOLE seeks clarification on hotel closure

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday, June 5, said it would clarify with the management of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila whether...
The approved investments from January to May 2024 are expected to bolster various industries, particularly in manufacturing and Information Technology and Business Process Management sectors. PHOTO COURTESY OF NIKKEI ASIA

PEZA OK’d P36.827B worth of projects from January to May

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported it has approved P36.827 billion worth of investments in the first five months of 2024. PEZA on Thursday,...
Diesel price is expected to drop by P1.20 to P1.50 per liter next week. MARK DEMAYO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Big-time rollback in fuel prices seen next week

MOTORISTS should expect a decrease in the pump prices of petroleum products in the coming week. Citing oil trading in the past four days, Department...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman.

PHILIPPINES NO.1 IN TRANSPARENCY IN ASIA IN LATEST OPEN BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS

The Philippines has cemented its position as a global leader in budget transparency, oversight, and public participation in the budget process in Southeast Asia...