IC doubles cap on vehicular accident insurance claims
THE Insurance Commission (IC) doubled the benefits that may be claimed by passengers for motor vehicle accidents that would result in death or bodily...
PH still has slower internet than ASEAN neighbors – World Bank
THE Philippines continues to lag behind some of its Southeast Asian neighbors in terms of internet connectivity, according to the World Bank’s “Better Internet...
Investment approvals up 19.25% for Jan.- March – PEZA
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw its total approved investments grow by mid-double digits as of the middle of March this year.
PEZA Director...
MORE Power showcases innovations, commitment at business symposium
IN A BID to bolster Iloilo's standing as a burgeoning business and investment hub, the Business Management Association of the Philippines (BMAP) spearheaded a...
Why donate blood? SM Group employees share what inspired them to join blood donation
FILIPINOS are known for our communal spirit.
However, within our complex healthcare landscape, blood banks face an uphill battle in encouraging a culture of consistent,...
Drop in ‘palay’ prices feared amid NFA controversy
THE Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) expressed worry over the government’s capacity to buy rice stocks from farmers following the suspension...
Hotel101-Madrid breaks ground; Construction contract awarded to Ferrovial Construction Group
THE 680-room Hotel101-Madrid on Wednesday, March 13, has progressed with two milestone activities as it conducted its ground breaking ceremony and signed the construction...
PSA warns: Having a nat’l ID doesn’t grant cash assistance
THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) yesterday reminded the public that having a Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID does not guarantee financial assistance.
The state statistics...
Soap, instant noodles, bottled water prices seen to go down
OVER 40 items under the list of basic necessities and prime commodities being monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will have...
P50-B budget for solar-powered irrigation sought
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is seeking to increase his department’s budget for its solar-powered irrigation initiative.
“For the solar irrigation project under the...