24 years of bringing franchise opportunities to Cebuanos

OVER the years, FIFA Filipino International Franchise Association has always been committed to showcasing the best franchise expos in Visayas and Mindanao. For this...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. REUTERS/LISA MARIE DAVID/FILE PHOTO

Crafting of Maharlika bill’s IRR in final phase – DOF

FINANCE Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the crafting of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the bill creating the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is...

Renewable Energy bidders deterred by unfeasible prices

While the Department of Energy (DOE) has already expressed their disappointment with the low turnout in the second round of the Green Energy Auction...
The Advance Central College exhibitors led by Board Chairperson Rani Rodriguez and President Mary Rose Gemma Rodriguez with TESDA regional director Florencio Sunico during the Central Philippines Tourism Expo.

Preserving Antique’s Slow Food

ANTIQUE is described as a province where the mountains meet the sea. And because of its landscapes and seascapes that provide an abundant supply of...
Commuters fall in line at the Monumento bus stop in Caloocan. The Philippines’ underemployment rate dipped to 11.7 percent in May from 12.9 percent in April this year. JONATHAN CELLONA/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH jobless rate falls further to 4.3% in May

THE Philippines’ unemployment rate dipped to 4.3 percent in May – the second lowest rate seen since April 2005. This was lower than the 4.5...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration says imports are needed to “maintain a balanced supply and demand of sugar for domestic consumption while ensuring stable prices.” PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

SRA OKs importing 150K MT of sugar

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) approved the importation of 150,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar for delivery by September. Sugar Order No.7, which was dated...
The proposed Bank Account, E-Wallet, and Other Financial Accounts Regulation or Senate Bill No. 2380 requires banks and financial institutions to respond to cybercrime cases “with more urgency” and improve online platforms, payment schemes, and data security. VIA VULCAN POST.COM

P145-B additional revenues with VAT on digital transactions – DOF

THE Department of Finance (DOF) has projected P145 billion in additional revenues if the government will impose the 12-percent value added tax (VAT) on...
A farmer in Guimba, Nueva Ecija rides his tractor preparing a parcel of his rice field for rice seedlings. ANGIE DE SILAVA, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

New irrigation methods readied for onset of El Niño

THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on yesterday said it has a system in place in case there will not be enough water for irrigation...
Masagana Rice Industry Development Program aims to achieve sustainable rice production and higher income for rice farmers. RAPPLER PHOTO

Agrarian Emancipation Act signed; P57.5-B debt of farmers condoned

MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed the New Agrarian Emancipation Act of 2023, condoning the P57.557 billion debt of 610,054 farmers. The...

Multilingual contact centers Philippines: Cynergy BPO – The Impact of cutting-edge tech on CX

In the throbbing heart of the digital revolution, customer experience has become a battlefield for businesses globally. Companies are fervently seeking innovative solutions to...