Gov’t sets July launch of e-marketplace
THE government is set to launch in July a pilot e-marketplace for the procurement of vehicles, said Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
Pangandaman and other Department...
Farmers must capture value added in ‘palay’ via contract farming – NIA
FARMERS could increase their profit if they capture the value added in palay (unhusked rice) through contract farming, according to the National Irrigation Administration (NIA).
At...
Remittances up in March
REMITTANCES from overseas Filipinos increased in March this year after the monthly decline reported in February, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
SSS pushes for social security protection of seafarers
The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday assured the social security coverage of all Filipino seafarers and maritime professionals as labor groups, manning agencies,...
More power capacity coming online to prevent yellow, red alerts
THE Department of Energy (DOE) assured lawmakers that there are more power plants coming online that would prevent a repeat of recent yellow and...
PH to remain world’s biggest importer of rice in 2025 – USDA
THE Philippines is projected to remain the world’s biggest importer of rice in 2025 as the country seeks to cater to the continued growth...
Gov’t workers to receive midyear bonus beginning today
GOVERNMENT civilian workers including military and uniformed personnel will receive their midyear bonuses starting today, May 15, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)...
Fuel price rollback takes effect today
PUMP prices of fuel products will be rolled back today, marking the third straight week of cuts for gasoline, and the fourth for both...
Sugar producers: Imports can cover El Niño-rainy season gap
UNITED Sugar Producers Federation president Manuel Lamata supported the decision to import sugar during the “gap” between the El Niño and the rainy season.
In...
Fil-Chi group worries restrictive visa policy may discourage Chinese investors
A FILIPINO Chinese business group expressed concern over the plans of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to impose stricter visa policies for Chinese...