Common station contractor picked this year
THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) is hoping to award the contract for the commuter rail common station this year, following the termination of the...
Commercial segment expected to drive Mitsubishi Motors sales
COMMERCIAL vehicle models are expected to drive Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.’s (MMPC) sales and help the company achieve its target of 20% market share this year.
Golden Forage targets small farmers with innovations in feed storability
AN AGRICULTURE startup said it sees an opportunity in offering small dairy farmers quality silage that can be stored, simplifying animal feed logistics.
Golden Forage...
Retailers cautiously optimistic growth will continue this year
RETAILERS said they remain hopeful of posting growth this year despite the expected impact of US tariffs and weather-related issues.
Placing humans at center during AI transition
By Rossana A. Fajardo
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential part of modern life and work. According to the AI Sentiment Index Study by EY Sweeney, a global survey of over 15,000 participants revealed that 82% had engaged with AI in the past six months, reflecting a significant shift in human capability and moving beyond mere technological advancement.
Infrastructure spending expected to accelerate after election pause
INFRASTRUCTURE spending is expected to pick up in the third quarter after a pause during the run-up to the May elections, the Department of...
Exporters left in the dark after Marcos silence on 19% tariff
EXPORTERS said President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. did not outline a government plan to deal with increased US tariffs in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
BCDA approves new BSP complex in Clark
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it approved the development of the New Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Security Complex in New...
VAT filing deadline extended for foreign digital providers
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it extended the deadline for filing value-added tax (VAT) returns for non-resident digital service providers to Aug....
P5-B Lemery, Batangas logistics hub completed
THE P5-billion Sinisian Lemery Batangas Port & Industrial Park (SLBPIP) has been completed and will start commercial operations this Friday, the park’s CEO said.
“We...
Gov’t scientists develop ASF rapid test kits
THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) said it collaborated in the development of technologies that will speed up the detection of African Swine...
Telcos say Konektadong Pinoy bill should be returned to Congress
THE Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) again cautioned President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. against signing the Konektadong Pinoy bill, warning that it could...