House OKs bill vsa labor-only contracting
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the measure seeking to strengthen the security of tenure of workers in...
Philippines launches new long-term US dollar bonds issue
THE Philippine government launched an offering of 10.5-year and 25-year US dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday to raise funds needed to mitigate the economic damage...
LTO: Don’t get scammed by online license sellers
ONLINE selling has made life easier for almost everyone. With just a click of a button, you can get what you need without ever...
DTI tells Antique bizmen to comply with Standards Law
SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reminded business establishments in Antique to adhere to quality standards when selling...
Gov’t eyes subsidizing cheaper RT-PCR tests for tourists via ‘travel vouchers’
THE Philippine government is looking at subsidizing half the cost of RT-PCR tests to make travelling again more attractive during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism...
China to overtake US to become world’s top consumer goods market ‘very soon’
CHINA continues to express confidence that its domestic consumer goods market will soon surpass the United States to become the world’s largest.
In the past,...
Emperador to expand growth of brandy business across America next year
The world’s largest brandy company Emperador, Inc. is further expanding its brandy business across North and South America next year as its brandy portfolio...
Stocks hit 7,000 level; peso ends flat vs dollar
The local stock barometer ended the first trading day of the month higher after rising to the 7,000-level ahead of the holidays while the...
When the going gets tough, the new Toyota Hilux gets going
THE new Toyota Hilux – a sturdy and reliable pickup truck that’s ready for any and all challenges – has been updated for power and durability....
Recent storms seen pushing Nov. inflation to 3%
THE series of strong storms that hit the Philippines in October and November will likely accelerate this month’s inflation, and affect even prices in...