‘More needs to be done before economy can return to pre-pandemic level’
MANILA – Three senators pointed out that the economy still has a ways to go before it returns to its pre-pandemic level, amid the...
Fitch Solutions cuts 2021 PH growth forecast again amid pandemic disruptions
MANILA – Fitch Solutions has once again trimmed its growth projection for the Philippines this 2021 as economic output continues to be hampered by...
M Lhuillier Distributes Hygiene Kits to Drivers and Vendors in Iloilo
The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the lives of a lot of people since it started in 2020. It has not only changed the...
2-day coco bazaar marks Coconut Week in Negros
BACOLOD City – The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in Negros Occidental marked the National Coconut Week with a two-day Coco Bazaar from Aug. 9...
Anti-money laundering laws needed to exit FATF gray list
MANILA – A three-pronged approach, including enactment of laws that fight money laundering and terrorist financing, is the “best solution” for a country to...
BSP reminds banks to accept damaged banknotes, coins
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday told banks to accept damaged banknotes and coins from the public.
This is pursuant to...
DA, DTI maintain pork tariff cut benefitted consumers
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday maintained that consumers have benefitted from the...
PH to join investment, trade fair in China
MANILA – The Philippines will be joining the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2021 from Sept. 8 to 11 in Xiamen,...
After ‘ayuda,’ focus on jobs – Imee
ILOILO – Future social welfare subsidies or ayuda should not only dole out cash but also recover and create more jobs, according to Sen. Imee...
URC starts vaccinating workers key to nation’s food security
UNIVERSAL Robina Corporation (URC) has started vaccinating its workforce as it pursues its role in keeping the Philippines’ food supply chain robust amid a...