EU-PH free trade deal formal talks eyed in 2024
AS EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the European Union’s (EU) interest to recommence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Philippines...
PH rice production remains ‘sound’ – DA
THE rice supply and demand in the country remains “sound” despite the three global developments which could affect the production of the staple, the...
Portuguese firms eye RE investments in PH
PORTUGUESE energy firms are eyeing investments in the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector, the Department of Energy (DOE) said yesterday.
The DOE said Portuguese Foreign...
Maharlika fund’s IRR may be ready by mid-August – Diokno
THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund may be out by mid-August, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said yesterday.
Speaking on ANC's...
Pag-IBIG home loan releases reach record-high P57.07B in H1, up 10%
A week after being recognized by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in his 2nd State of the Nation Address for its record high home...
Big-time fuel price hike set today
FIRMS are set to implement a major pump price hike today, marking the third straight week of increases for gasoline and the fourth for...
EU to launch ‘digital economy’ package for PH
THE European Union (EU) is looking to transform the Philippines into a “digital hub” in Southeast Asia, one of the EU’s leaders said yesterday.
This...
Groups call for more extensive discussion on poultry industry with Marcos
SOME agriculture stakeholders yesterday called for a more thorough discussion on the poultry industry, including its importation.
The Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) said President...
FIRB OKs grants of tax incentives to 25 projects
THE Fiscals Incentives Review Board (FIRB), the interagency body given the authority to grant tax incentives to registered business enterprises, approved the tax incentives...
Tax on online sellers to foster ‘fairness’ – Diokno
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) plan to impose withholding tax on online sellers will promote fairness for all sellers, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno...