Metro Pacific Iloilo Water launches pipe expansion and water infrastructure projects
THE Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) a joint venture company between Metro Pacific Water (MPW) and Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) officially inaugurated four...
Hot temperature pushes WESM rates by 12%
THE average price of electricity in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) in Luzon and Visayas for March increased by 12 percent to P6.97...
DTI: Investment pledges as of Feb plummeted by 90%
INVESTMENT pledges under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) and Board of Investments (BOI) plummeted by 90.4 percent as of February, reaching only P12.82...
SSS goes after delinquent employers
THE Social Security System (SSS) has resumed its program tracking down employers delinquent in remitting their workers’ contributions.
In a statement, the SSS said its...
P200-M smart greenhouse to boost production of high-value crops
AGRICULTURE Secretary William Dar led the blessing and inauguration of the Smart Greenhouse and Capability Building at the Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center...
Looking for your “Forever Job”? Here’s what to consider
A “FOREVER HOME” is a space that suits your needs. It’s a home you plan to live in for the long term. Thus, you...
PH ranks fourth globally in ‘crony capitalism’
WITH President Rodrigo Duterte as its chief executive, the Philippines remained among the countries where crony capitalism — where a few favored businessmen close...
Oceana: ‘Prioritize fisheries protection’
INTERNATIONAL organization Oceana urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize fisheries management and ecological protection to promote food and nutritional security.
The group cited the...
Improvement of alert level to boost PH economy
THE vaccination rate in an area is among the factors being looked into vis-à-vis the plan to elevate to Alert Level 1 all parts...
BIR: Deadline to file, pay 2021 income taxes moved to April 18
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will allow filing and payment of 2021 income tax returns (ITRs) until April 18, as the annual April...