Gov’t raises $1.26B from retail dollar bonds 2
THE Philippine government has raised USD1.26 billion from the issuance of the second tranche of the Retail Dollar Bond (RDB 2).
Launched on Sept. 27...
BIR says small farmers exempted from issuing receipts
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday announced that small farmers are now exempted from issuing receipts.
BIR commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said covered by...
Globe Group highlights innovation and climate resiliency at GSMA M360 APAC in Seoul
The Globe Group showcased its innovative approach to addressing the effects of climate change at the recent GSMA M360 Asia Pacific conference. The event,...
Plant-based meat substitutes seen to boost food security
THE Marcos administration may want to consider cultivating the plant-based meat substitute industry as part of its broader food security strategy, according to an...
El Niño may cause 1.5M MT of ‘palay’ output loss in 2024 – NIA
THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is projecting over a million metric tons of palay and rice production loss due to El Niño’s threat to irrigation...
Fuel prices may drop by around P3 this week
FUEL prices are expected to go down by around P2 to P3 in the third consecutive wave of price rollbacks in petroleum prices.
"Nanumbalik ang economic...
PH factories posted fastest 2023 output growth in August
FACTORY output posted its fastest growth so far this year in August, demonstrating its resilience in the face of wage hikes and stubbornly high...
ArenaPlus links partnership with MPBL to bring enjoyable and entertaining playoffs
ArenaPlus, an online sports betting platform in the country, proudly announced its partnership this year with the men's professional basketball league in the country, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), as its official sportsbook partner.
MPBL, founded...
PH seafarers can fill 9.8K workforce demand in offshore wind projects
WITH the growing interest in building offshore wind farms in the country, an industry expert said Filipino seafarers could fill the demand for skilled...
PH gov’t pledges action on high food prices
HIGH food prices in the Philippines have pushed inflation to a five-month peak, officials said on Thursday, Oct. 5, increasing pressure on the government...