Tourism secretary Christina Frasco delivers her message during the League of Municipalities of the Philippines General Assembly on Feb. 22. She says the Department of Tourism allotted P180 million for the “Tourism Champions Challenge” – a nationwide campaign to incentivize tourism development among cities and municipalities. DOT PHOTO

DOT allots P180M for 15 local tourism projects

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) allotted P180 million to support 15 tourism projects across the Philippines. The project called “Tourism Champions Challenge” is a nationwide...
The extended suspension of the collection of Feed-in Tariff Allowance would lower the power rate for consumers by P0.0364 per kilowatt-hour. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Lower power rates seen due to extended FIT-ALL suspension

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) yesterday said it has extended the suspension of the collection of Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) which is seen to...

SSS visits delinquent employers in Panay Island

The Social Security System (SSS) conducted another round of visits to non-compliant employers during its Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign held last February...
The Tubungan Vegetable Producers Association joins the Kadiwa display at the Iloilo Electric Cooperative 1 in Tigbauan, Iloilo on Feb. 2 to 3, 2023. The Kadiwa food supply program offers quality and affordable agri-fishery products. DA-AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE DIVISION FB PHOTO

Kadiwa pop-up stores to open in 2 Panay LGUs

ILOILO City – Two Kadiwa food pop-up stores will start to operate in the municipality of Tobias Fornier in Antique province and in Batan,...
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced that more expensive airfares are expected with the increase of fuel surcharge to level 7 from March 1 to 31, 2023. PN PHOTO

Higher airfares loom as CAB raises fuel surcharge level

AIRFARES may become more expensive in the coming months after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) yesterday adjusted the fuel surcharge imposed on airlines. From March...
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No talks on inflation aid for poor, gov’t workers – NEDA chief

THE distribution of inflation assistance to poor families and government workers has not been discussed in the executive branch, National Economic and Development Authority...
People visit the historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. Intramuros is again nominated as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction under the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards. JONATHAN CELLONA/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH destinations nominated anew in world travel awards

THE Philippines and two of its leading destinations have been nominated for major awards under the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards...

Surge in agri imports unlikely under RCEP – NEDA

NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) secretary Arsenio Balisacan refutes claims that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will allow the influx of agricultural...
(L-R) Suntrust's President Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan, and EVP & Treasurer Susan C. Gaw received Best Developer for Luzon Award from 2022 Carousell Awards.

Suntrust – “Best Developer” for Luzon 

Suntrust Properties, Inc. wins the coveted Best Developer of the Year for Luzon at the 2022 Carousell Awards, held on February 13, 2023 in...
Gasoline and diesel prices will increase today while kerosene prices will be slightly lower. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Higher gasoline, diesel pump prices set today

OIL firms will implement another round of hikes in pump prices of gasoline and diesel. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Petron Corp., Pilipinas...