DBP bankrolls pioneering smart waste treatment facility

STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P66.7-million funding support to a waste management firm for the construction of the only fully-integrated...
Instant noodles will not be covered by the proposed tax on salty foods. PHOTO COURTESY OF IFEXCONNECT.COM

Instant noodles excluded from proposed tax on salty foods

INSTANT noodles are excluded from the proposed tax on salty foods, Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Benjamin Diokno said. "If you're thinking of the noodles,...
Job applicants take shelter from the rain as they line up outside the Luneta Seafarer’s Center in Manila. GEORGE CALVELO/ABS-CBN NEWS FILE PHOTO

PH seafarers need upskilling – Marcos

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. reiterated the need for the government and the Philippine maritime industry to work together to raise the skills of the...

38 provinces may be affected by dry spell – PAGASA

DRY spells and drought may affect several provinces by yearend due to the looming El Niño, according to the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric,...
Located within the integrated-use development Tierra Davao, Crown Residences is Torre Lorenzo’s first premium residential development in Davao City.

Torre Lorenzo launches its newest premium residence, Crown Residences at Tierra Davao

Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), the developer behind Davao City’s first 5-star residential development Dusit Thani Residence Davao, dusitD2 Davao hotel, and Davao de...

Fix ‘issues’ to attract more foreign investments, PH told

THE Philippines must address the challenges faced by foreign firms to attract more investments to the country, economists said. Enhancing government processes, education and skills...
The White Beach in Boracay continues to draw domestic and foreign tourists alike, especially with eased pandemic restrictions. A hospitality expert said travelers now choose environment-friendly stays. PNA FILE PHOTO

Travelers go for environment-friendly stay

APART from advancing the green agenda, going sustainable for hotels would mean competitive advantage in an industry where travelers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious. Former...
Jessie Arenas arrange furniture made of various indigenous materials inside a shop in Villaba, Leyte. BASILIO SEPE / OXFAM PILIPINAS PHOTO

Policy to make gov’t agencies ‘buy local’ sought

A SENATOR is seeking a policy that will direct government agencies to prioritize locally manufactured products for their office requirements. Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara...
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70-man Chinese biz delegation eyes investment opportunities in PH

A CHINESE delegation composed of 70 business executives has visited the country to explore investment opportunities here, the Board of Investments (BOI) said. In a...
Oil price increases may range from P1 to P1.20 per liter for diesel and from P0.10 to P0.30 per liter for gasoline this week, according to the Department of Energy. PN FILE PHOTO

Oil prices may increase by over P1 this week – DOE

PRICES of petroleum products may increase by over P1 this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau director Rino Abad said...