‘Strong incentive’ for RCEP deal seen — DTI
THE COUNTRIES negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have no choice but to resolve contentious issues relating to the creation of the economic...
Miners hope to close book on Lopez era
MINERS said they expect to move the industry forward after the disruptive term of the Duterte administration’s first environment secretary, with an industry conference...
ERC defends officials’ travel after criticism from Malacañang
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the travels of its key officials are “legitimate, legal and necessary” as they build their capability to fulfill...
Halal exports expected to surge in 2018
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects halal exports to hit $1.4 billion in 2018, up from around $800 million this year, after...
SRA sees 4.8% decline in sugar output
THE PHILIPPINES has allocated the bulk of this crop year’s sugar output to the domestic market amid an expected decline in production, though the...
Davao City sending trade, tourism delegation to Japan
DAVAO CITY — The city government will embark on a trade mission to four cities in Japan in October to attract tourists and line...
Advance rulings from the Bureau of Customs and the Tariff Commission
Arlyn A. Sarmiento-Sy
(First of two parts)
It can be a nightmare for any importer to have imported goods held at customs for questioning on its classification, valuation...
DA to tap OFWs to support seed-financing program
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will seek to tap Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and the private sector to fund a proposed financing...
Light Rail Manila batting for operating deal with MRT-3 rehab
THE Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) consortium has submitted to the government a comprehensive rehabilitation proposal for the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3, CEO Rogelio...
Senate finance committee approves DoJ 2018 budget
THE Senate Committee on Finance has approved the P17 billion budget of the Department of Justice (DoJ) after postponing deliberations on the department’s funding...
Davao Region tourism industry signs deals to step up skills training
DAVAO CITY — Companies involved in the Davao Region tourism industry signed a memorandum of agreement on Wednesday to strengthen the sector’s human resource...
