Department of Trade and Industry Secretary and ASEAN-United Kingdom coordinator Alfredo Pascual (left) and British Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston meet in Indonesia on the sidelines of the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in a photo released Saturday (Aug. 19. 2023). Pascual welcomed the interest of the UK to establish a Joint Trade and Economic Committee with the Philippines. (Courtesy of Sec. Pascual Facebook)

UK mulls joint trade, economic committee with PH

THE United Kingdom (UK) is eyeing to establish a Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JETCO) with the Philippines to bolster economic ties. The Department of...
In a survey, 71 percent of respondents claimed they still settle their bills in cash, which may be due to reservations about using online portals as cybersecurity threats have been rising amid the pandemic. PHOTO ©PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER 2022

NWPC sets rules in correcting wage distortion

THE National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) has issued a guide to companies in correcting wage distortion stemming from minimum wage orders. In Wage...

Customer Service Outsourcing Philippines: Cynergy BPO – The Importance of 24/7 Multilingual Support

In today's interconnected global marketplace, where customers and operations span continents and time zones, there's a growing imperative for businesses to be “always on.”...
The Department of Agriculture says palay harvest, which will peak in late September to October this year, will contribute largely to the country's production in July to December pegged at about 11.5 million metric tons. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PHOTO

Early palay harvest to boost rice supply, stabilize prices

THE early harvest of palay (unhusked rice) planted during the wet cropping season will give a boost to rice supply and stabilize the retail...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates hold an exclusive meeting with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian (4th from left), Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo (rightmost), and Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas (2nd from left)G at the Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig on June 26, 2023. Photo courtesy of AIC

World-renowned metal products maker investing P300M in PH

A CHINESE high-precision metal products manufacturer is investing in one of the economic zones in the Philippines. Steelwell Industrial Hardware is investing P300 million to...
Travelers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Pasay City. JONATHAN CELLONA/BS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

More expensive plane tickets seen in September

AIR travelers can expect more expensive plane tickets in September due to higher fuel surcharge. The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) announced on Thursday, Aug. 17,...
Department of Trade and Industry secretary Fred Pascual conducts a heightened school supplies price monitoring and enforcement operation in Divisoria on Aug. 17. FRED PASCUAL FB PHOTO

No school supplies shortage despite price hikes – DTI

DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Alfredo Pascual said he does not see any shortage of school supplies in the country, despite vendors'...
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Keep an Eye on Eye Health; Borough Lasik Center Experts Share Sight-Saving Tips

ALL eyes are on eye care this August as we celebrate Sight-Saving Month. Eyesight plays a crucial role with how we perceive and explore...

MORE Power announces 8th monthly rate drop amid NGCP charge increase

ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) continues to work towards consumer relief as it announced yet another significant reduction in...

Technical Support Outsourcing Philippines: Cynergy BPO – The Importance of 24/7 Multilingual Support

Imagine the dissonance of a world where one faces technical issues, only to be met with language barriers and restricted time zones. In the era...