NFSP seek DA Chief help to stop decline in sugar prices
Enrique D. Rojas, the president of the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP), sought the help of Agriculture Sec. Francisco Tiu Laurel to address...
Antique biz told to beat Jan. 20 permit renewal deadline
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Businesses in Antique’s capital town are told to beat the Jan. 20 deadline to renew their permits to...
DTI vows to lure investments producing high-quality jobs
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the agency responsible for generating jobs in the country, has vowed to continue attracting investments that produce...
DA forms TWG to draft IRR on stabilizing agri products’ prices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has formed a Technical Working Group (TWG) that will draft the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to implement a...
PH eyes FTA with SoKor to take effect by H1 2024
THE country targets to implement the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the first half of 2024, or around nine months since it...
Pag-IBIG gets ECOP support on new contribution rates
Pag-IBIG Fund gained the support of the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on its plan to increase the monthly contribution (savings) rates for...
Unemployment rate further eases to 3.6% in Nov. 2023
THE country's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in November last year, while employment reached its highest since April 2005, the Philippine Statistics...
MORE Power strengthens Iloilo community through collaborative CSR initiatives
FOR four years now, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has remained steadfast in its commitment to the Ilonggo community. Beyond its role...
BOC surpasses 2023 collection target
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) ended the year 2023 on a strong note as it surpassed its revenue goal.
The Department of Finance (DOF), the...
PH ‘palay’ output in 2023 tipped to hit record high
LOCAL palay output is expected to have hit a record high 20 million metric tons (MT) last year, mainly due to better planting conditions despite...