PhilRice touts benefits of genetically modified Golden Rice in fighting Vitamin-A deficiency
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said it is counting on field trials for genetically modified Golden Rice to demonstrate the benefits of delivering...
LTO rolls out drivers’ licenses valid for 5 years
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) yesterday began issuing driver’s license cards with five-year validity.
The LTO head, Edgar C. Galvante, a Department of Transportation Assistant...
Dominguez says veto an ‘option’ if tax reform is watered down
ECONOMIC MANAGERS said they could ask the President to veto the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion bill if it is watered down further...
Senate 4-day workweek bill to be filed today
The Senate is following the lead of the House of Representatives, which approved last week House Bill 6152, which seeks to increase working hours...
Second tax package to target eco-zone tax holiday loopholes
PACKAGE TWO of the comprehensive tax reform program will eliminate a loophole that allows companies to shift expenses in order to maximize profits earned...
Malampaya to fund grid interconnection projects
NATIONAL Transmission Corp. (TransCo) plans to take over all of the country’s power grid interconnection projects and fund their construction by using P90-P110 billion...
Bases authority to harmonize Clark projects with new Freeport master plan
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it will study the upcoming redesign of the master plan of Clark Freeport Zone to ensure...
Miners worried about legislative franchise, ban on ore exports
A PROPOSAL which requires miners to seek a legislative franchise and bans exports of raw ore is raising concerns within the industry, which said...
Like a basketball import, a bargain is not always a good thing
Rizza Mariz P. Mañalac
Basketball-crazy Filipinos watched the Philippine Gilas team fall short during the recently-concluded 2017 FIBA Asia Championships in Lebanon. The all-Filipino line up fought with...
DoF wary drinks firms may game sugar tax
A SUGAR content-based approach for the proposed drinks tax will allow beverage manufacturers to game the system and avoid paying a higher levy, ultimately...
DA receives no damage reports after typhoon, rains ‘beneficial’ — Piñol
AGRICULTURE Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said no damage reports have been received following the transit of tropical storm Jolina (international name: Pakhar) through some...
Dominguez seeks to deter unqualified bidders
THE government’s economic managers are considering adopting nationwide a rule for government contractors requiring them to complete half of a project before first billing.
Finance...