PCCI wants biz sector’s representation in SRA board

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is asking the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to include a business sector representative as part of...
Due to an increase in fuel prices, rice prices may go up by P4 per kilogram or higher. AJ PALCULLO

Rice prices may increase by P4/kg or higher – farmers group

PRICES of rice may go up by P4 per kilogram or higher, according to projections of the Federation of Free Farmers Cooperative. This is due...
A recent study found that the adoption of hybrid work setups improved the general well-being of Filipino workers. PNA PHOTO

DOLE bats for wider adoption of remote work schemes

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged employers and workers to adopt remote work programs as it revised the implementing rules and regulations...
A vendor prepares garlic for sale at a public market in Manila. ABS-CBN NEWS

DA seeks institutional buyers for locally-grown garlic

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday said it is speaking with traders and other potential institutional buyers to encourage them to get native garlic...

MORE Power supports International Coastal Clean-Up Day

Because #MORECares, MORE Power’s security team and customer care department personnel spent a meaningful weekend picking up trash scattered along the coastal area of...

Sharp celebrates its 110 years of transforming lives

Sharp Corporation celebrates its 110th year anniversary. In its celebration, Sharp has introduced a new management system to realize transformation to give emphasis on...
Pandesal or pan de sal means “salt bread.” But in the Philippines, the staple roll is usually sweeter than saltier. GMA NEWS

Bakers’ group bats for ‘salty’ pandesal

A GROUP of community bakers is pushing to bring back the traditional "salty" pandesal amid the high price of sugar. In an episode of Stand...
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Acosta appointed as Pag-IBIG Fund CEO

IN A letter released by Malacañang yesterday, Marilene C. Acosta has been appointed as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pag-IBIG Fund, succeeding Acmad...
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources forecasts an annual production of 293,431 metric tons (MT) of sardine or tamban, covering the national demand of 101,367 MT. DA PHOTO

Oil prices affecting fresh fish supply in markets

ASSOCIATION of Fresh Fish Traders of the Philippines President Jonjon Santos said rising fuel prices were affecting supplies in the market and there was...
Photo courtesy of the Negros Trade Fair

Negros Trade Fair highlights weavers from NPA-free sitio

AFTER a two-year pandemic pause, the Negros Trade Fair (NTF) returns for its 36th edition and will feature new countryside-based artisans – the “tikog”...