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Marcos admin pushing for improved connectivity

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) underscored the Marcos administration’s push to improve connectivity across the country. The government vows to build better and...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 6 advised rice farmers in Western Visayas to plant early. DA-6 data showed that 44 percent of the region's 322,000 hectares of rice areas are irrigated. PN FILE PHOTO

DA to farmers: ‘Plant early, use heat-resistant crops’

ILOILO City – Rice farmers in Western Visayas are advised to plant early or use heat-resistant crops as preparation for the El Niño phenomenon...
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PEZA books P12.537-B investment pledges in Q1

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it booked a total of P12.537 billion worth of investment pledges in the first quarter of 2023. The...
People flock to stalls and shops in Divisoria, Manila. GEORGE CALVELO, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

Businesses ‘more confident’ but see inflation staying up

BUSINESSES are more confident in the economy for the first quarter, second quarter and the next 12 months, according to the survey released by...

PAGCOR targets P244.84B in gaming industry revenues

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting P244.84 billion in gross gaming revenues for the entire industry this year as it banks...
According to the Bureau of the Treasury, debt service jumped by more than 25 percent to an all-time high of P1.2 trillion in 2021 from P962.47 billion in 2020.

PH debt rises to P13.75 trillion in February

THE Philippine national government's total outstanding debt reached P13.75 trillion as of the end of February, higher by 0.4 percent compared to the previous...
Finance secretary Benjamin Diokno says the merger of Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines is expected to result in savings of about P5 billion annually for the government. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Landbank-DBP merger requires legislation

STATE-RUN Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) said the plan to merge it with the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) would require legislation. On...
The Energy Regulatory Commission should not delay the approval of power supply agreements to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the dry season. PHOTO COURTESY OF PPP.WORLDBANK.ORG

ERC urged to act fast on pending applications

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is urged to immediately act on its pending power supply agreements or service contracts to avoid a scenario that...
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Companies urged to be energy efficient

PHILIPPINE companies are urged to shift to more energy-efficient practices to embrace sustainability and in the long run, lower costs. Innovation Day Philippines was held...

BOC-ESS seizes nearly P1B worth of shipments in Q1

THE Bureau of Customs-Enforcement and Security Service (BOC-ESS) seized 81 shipments from January to March, with an estimated value of P999.474 million. BOC commissioner Bienvenido...