PAGCOR’s Photography Contest 2024 gives both seasoned and amateur photographers a chance to win huge cash prizes as they capture and immortalize the country’s colorful harvest season.

PAGCOR PHOTO CONTEST DRAWS 2K EARLY REGISTRANTS IN 1ST WEEK

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today reported a robust response to its much-anticipated annual photography contest after close to 2,000 individuals registered...
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SSS net income in 2023 soars to P83 billion

The Social Security System (SSS) announced its net income in 2023 exceeded by 62.8 percent its target of P51.06 billion to P83.13 billion as...
The marine fish research team of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center’s Aquaculture Department, together with a local fishing company, collected round scad (locally known as galunggong or tamudyos) at Hamtic, Antique.

FAO targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030

THE U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday, Feb. 22, set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet a rising demand...

Onions’ farmgate price might drop due to smuggling

THE farmgate price of red onions is feared to drop to as low as P10 to P15 if smuggling isn't checked, the Samahang Industriya...
A worker arranges sacks of rice at a local rice store in Quezon City. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH rice imports surge in first 2 months of 2024

PHILIPPINE rice imports surged in the first two months of the year, according to data from an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture...

Prices of 21 agri products increased in Feb. – PSA

PRICES of 21 agricultural products increased in February, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Tomatoes saw the highest price increase this month, as they...
The International Labor Organization (ILO) welcomes the ratification of Convention 190 by the Philippines. This ratification marks an important step to preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the workplace. Photo shows (from left) Labor and Employment Undersecretary Ernesto Bitonio and ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake. ILO PHOTO

PH is first Asian country to ratify ILO Convention 190

The Philippines is the first Asian country to ratify an international convention against workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The...
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Fuel price rollback expected next week

MOTORISTS should expect a breather following a series of pump price hikes as a rollback might be implemented in the coming week. Citing oil trading...
Securities and Exchange Commission. ABS-CBN News

SEC suspends over 100K corporations

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had suspended the corporate registration of over 100,000 corporations. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the SEC said its Company Registration...
BACK IN BUSINESS BUT NOT QUITE. Since Iloilo City relaxed its pandemic restrictions, businesses along its Calle Real or JM Basa Street in the metro’s old business district have again attracted shoppers. The volume of people, however, is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. An unrealistic wage increase could derail the recovery of businesses, a group of businessmen warns. PN PHOTO

Biz leaders nix legislated wage hike

THE country’s largest business organization on Wednesday, Feb. 21, called on lawmakers to let the wage boards decide on wage adjustments, marking the latest...