Recto eyes ban on disposable vapes
FiNANCE Secretary Ralph Recto floated the possibility of banning the sale of disposable vapes in the Philippines, which he said are mostly unregistered products.
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‘Filipino gas first:’ Natural gas bill moves in Senate
A MEASURE which is seen to reduce the costs of electricity and create more jobs for Filipinos has started to move in the Senate.
Senate...
Rice inflation hits 15-year high in Feb.
THE cost of rice, a food staple among Filipinos, continued to accelerate as the inflation rate for the commodity rose to its fastest level...
DBM releases P175.9M for DOST scholars, health research
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) over the weekend said it has approved the release of P175.902 million worth of additional notices of...
Despite ASF threat, PH hog industry sees better 2024
HOG production in the Philippines is expected to increase this year — albeit at a slower pace — as the country continues to make...
Three tycoons sign $3.3-B energy deal
IN A SURPRISE move, the country’s three power giants have forged a $3.3-billion (P184.89 billion) deal to jointly launch the Philippines’ “first and most...
$1.53B worth of investments sealed between PH, Australia
A total of $1.53 billion investments were sealed between the Philippines and Australia at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Trade Secretary Alfredo...
Gasoline pump prices up, diesel and kerosene down
FUEL retailers are set to hike prices of gasoline while rolling back pump prices of diesel and kerosene for the second straight week today,...
El Niño-hit farmers to get credit, insurance aid – DA
THE government was ready to provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the dry spell amid the El Niño phenomenon,...
Gov’t debt stock hit P14.79 trillion as of January
THE government’s outstanding debt rose in January due to a weak peso and after the Marcos administration borrowed more from local creditors than what...