Few takers for local onions as gov’t OKs more imports
THE government should halt the fresh importation of red onions and prioritize the locally produced staple to help farmers dodge losses, according to Nueva...
What PH goods will enjoy zero tariff under FTA with South Korea?
THE Philippines' top agricultural export products to South Korea such as bananas and processed pineapples will in a few years enjoy zero tariff under...
Metrobank hailed anew as PH Best Domestic Bank by Asiamoney
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank) was recognized once again as the country’s Best Domestic Bank for its strong financial performance and financial education...
PH revives fresh mango exports to Australia
THE Philippines has started exporting again fresh mangoes to Australia, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) reported yesterday.
DA-BPI director Gerald Glenn Panganiban...
A Partnership Between Gawad Kalinga and NEARSOL
In accordance with NEARSOL's Core Values, this year's goal was to join forces with GK to make the aspirations of several families in Bgy....
PH debt hits record P14.24 trillion in July
THE Philippines added P96.44 billion to its sovereign debt in July, raising its total obligations to a new record of P14.24 trillion, the Bureau...
PH, South Korea sign free trade agreement
THE Philippines and South Korea have signed a free trade agreement (FTA), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday, Sept. 7.
In a speech...
Sugar prices stable since February – SRA
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said sugar prices in the country have been stable since February this year.
“On the retail side we’ve seen a...
DOE warns unlicensed LPG distributors of stiff penalties
THE Department of Energy (DOE) warned of stiff penalties for unauthorized sellers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
DOE Senior Science Research Specialist Robert Cardinales reiterated...
PH, Vietnam finalizing 5-year rice cooperation deal
THE Philippines and Vietnam are finalizing a five-year rice cooperation agreement to ensure food security and agricultural production, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh...