Abaca fiber bags are on display at the ongoing Tumandok trade and travel fair organized by Iloilo's Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office. The event began on September 20 and will conclude on September 26. BOMBETTE MARIN

Local trade fair promotes Iloilo’s native products

ILOILO City – Producers from several towns in Iloilo have found a way to showcase their products amid this health crisis through the Tumandok,...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Center for Learning and Inclusion Advocacy managing director Pia Bernadette Roman-Tayag says people can now easily hail a cab, order food and deposit checks, among others, using their smart phones. She, however, notes that while these digital solutions are helping people in their everyday lives, there is a need to “look past the hype and constantly discern whether these fintechs have the real potential to solve financial inclusion problems and the real pain points that lead to inclusion.” PNA

Bill imposing 12% VAT on digital transactions OK’d

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed measure imposing a 12 percent value added tax...

SSS extends July 2021 contribution payment deadline for regular employers to Sept. 30

THE Social Security System (SSS) extended its payment deadline for the July 2021 contributions of regular employers from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30, 2021. SSS...
These farmers carry rice stalks they harvested in Barangay Payao, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. NEDA Regional Director Meylene Rosales says the government should give bigger budget to the agriculture sector in 2022 to help farmers and fisherfolk increase their income. PN FILE PHOTO

Antique seeks rice seeds for farmers

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) is seeking rice seeds assistance from the Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas (DA-6)...
As part of flood management efforts, the current canal in New Barrio, Canetown, Victorias City has been widened and deepened. On the right, VMC workers conduct clearing operation in preparation for widening and deepening of the canal.

VMC widens canal for flood control

VICTORIAS Milling Company (VMC) recently completed the clearing, widening and deepening of the canal in New Barrio, Canetown, Victorias City for flood prevention especially...

Cebu Pacific flies over 10M COVID-19 vax across PH

THE Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), has transported 10.6 million coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine doses across the country since March, reaching another...

How to benefit from the global recovery

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that things are not always going south, especially when you are in the middle of a pandemic.  The reality is,...
“We are pleased to be included in one of the most reputable and recognized global equity indices in the world. This FTSE Global index inclusion will further inspire DoubleDragon to solidify the company's fundamentals for the benefit of all its stakeholders,” says DoubleDragon chairman Edgar “Injap” Sia II.

DoubleDragon added to FTSE Global Equity Index Series

ILOILO – DoubleDragon Properties Corporation has been added in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS) Asia Pacific Ex Japan, Ex China on...

Anywhere and Everywhere with J&T Express!

PH Global Jet Express Inc. (J&T Express Philippines), one of the fastest and most reliable delivery services, vows to deliver parcels anywhere and everywhere,...
A gasoline boy refills the fuel tank of a motorcycle in a gasoline station in Pavia, Iloilo. Starting today, oil firms will impose price hike on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. JAP FAJARDO/PN

Pump prices hike for 4th straight week

MANILA – Pump prices of petroleum products will hike anew today, marking the fourth straight week of hikes for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. In separate...