DoE hoping for EV sales of 50,000 units by year’s end
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is optimistic that the Philippines will end the year with electric vehicle (EV) sales of 50,000 units,...
Eastern Samar fastest-growing province in 2024
EASTERN SAMAR posted double-digit growth last year, making it the fastest-growing province, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Monday.
In 2024, all 82 Philippine...
BoI touts transformative potential of investing in clean technologies
INDUSTRIES need to invest in cleaner technologies to unlock potential new markets and create higher-value jobs, the Board of Investments (BoI) said.
BoI Industry Development...
DTI asked to clarify trustmark scheme amid fears of duplicated rules
ONLINE SELLERS are asking the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to provide clear guidance on the rules governing the e-commerce trustmark, citing the...
PEZA taps partner to develop pharma ecozones
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it entered into a partnership with Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc. (PPPI) to develop pharmaceutical economic zones.
“It’s meant...
Hatchery studies yield path to boosting abalone output
THE National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) said hatcheries have yielded improved breeding techniques with the potential to boost production of abalone (Haliotis...
ARBs targeted to broader market, financing access
THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) said it is expanding the links between agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and buyers and institutional partners offering financing...
BIR reset for protecting taxpayers’ rights
By Mirasol M. Abrenica
The foundation of any sovereign state rests on the ability to collect revenue, a principle often encapsulated in the legal maxim that “taxes are...
Chinese brands seen indirectly competing with luxury cars
LUXURY CAR sales dropped 8% in October amid changing consumer preferences and increasing competition from Chinese brands, Mercedes-Benz Philippines said.
General Manager Maricar Parco said...
PHL export prospects riding on tariff ruling by US Supreme Court
A US Supreme Court ruling on the reciprocal tariffs will shape the Philippines’ trade prospects as the justices grapple with President Donald J. Trump’s radical overhaul of the trading system, analysts said.
Red, white onion MSRP set at P120 per kilogram
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it imposed a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P120 per kilo for both red and white onions...
Rice, galunggong prices up, meat steady in mid-Nov.
PRICES of rice and galunggong (round scad) rose in mid-November, while pork and chicken prices were little changed, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority...