Building a strategic comeback for 2021
FOR the past several months, hundreds of companies continue to be on the defense because of the influx of unforgiving adversities presented by the...
PH continues to improve investment climate – US report
THE United States Department of State (DOS) has recognized the improvements in the Philippines’ investment climate in its latest 2020 Investment Climate Statements.
“The Philippines...
Ensure data privacy compliance in contact-tracing forms, firms told
THE National Privacy Commission (NPC) said Monday it would “take steps” to ensure compliance of the data privacy act after reports of mishandling and...
DBP signs multi-billion credit deal with Compostela Steel, Inc.
STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a P5.7-billion long-term loan agreement with Compostela Steel Inc. (CSI), for the construction of its biggest...
Labor force insist on 13th-month pay as deferment contemplated
THE labor force is opposing the government’s plan to allow exemptions on the payment of the mandatory 13th-month pay even as the business sector...
Philippine trade deficit widens to $2.08-B in August – PSA
THE Philippines’ trade gap widened in August, albeit at a slower pace, as imports continued to outpace exports during the period, data released by...
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary efforts – DENR-6 chief
DESPITE the ongoing threats brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 6 conducted a blended oath-taking ceremony...
Rice tariff collection funds RCEF, other agri programs
THE revenues collected from the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are not only funneled to Rice Competitiveness and Enhancement Fund (RCEF) but also other programs...
Bangko Sentral to lay down rules for ‘digital banks’
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will soon lay down the rules for a new class of financial institutions called digital banks, BSP Gov. Benjamin...
From the heart
By: Louie Tirador, M.D., FPCP, FPCCSPHI Internal Medicine-Cardiologist
WHAT are non-invasive procedures of the heart? A medical procedure is non-invasive if no breaks in the...