Gov’t ‘studying’ rescue options after meeting with airline industry
THE GOVERNMENT has met with airlines and is “studying various alternatives” for reviving the industry, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said.
Palace orders property tax relief for some IPPs
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte ordered the reduction of real property taxes charged against independent power producers (IPP) which participated in partnerships with the government in 2019.
North Luzon, Mindanao businesses retain optimistic outlook — PCCI
BUSINESSES in Mindanao and North Luzon are optimistic about recovery due to continued operations in the agriculture, outsourcing, and mining industries in their areas, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said.
German chamber seeks more details on recovery plan
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) urged the government to release a detailed recovery plan and improve infrastructure to help businesses re-emerge from lockdown disruptions.
Duterte signs EO authorizing nuclear energy study
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte signed an executive order (EO) authorizing a feasibility study to evaluate the introduction of nuclear energy into the energy mix.
DoE to expedite national renewables plan update
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is working to complete the “long-overdue” update to the national renewable energy plan (NREP).
Creating solutions through ‘traditioned innovation’
By Rochelle C. Dichaves
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher once said, “πάντα ῥεῖ (panta rhei) — everything flows.” In modern-day English, this translates to the age-old adage “the only constant in life is change.” Everything is in a constant state of flux, whether that’s the things or people around us, or even ourselves. Change is a universal fact of life and because of this, we can say that innovation is inevitable. It will happen, whether we want it or not. The only question is when.
DBM to submit 2021 budget to Executive branch this week
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) plans to submit the proposed P4.506-trillion budget for 2021 to the Office of the President this week, keeping it on track to meet the August deadline.
Red-tape body to monitor expedited tower-building permit process
THE Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it is forming a task force to monitor local government compliance with rules expediting the permit process for new common cell towers.
DTI backs limited capacity reopening of review centers, gyms
THE Trade department said it will propose to allow the reopening of review centers and gyms under current quarantine settings.
Emissions testers granted grace period to renew accreditation
PRIVATE emissions testing centers will be given an extended deadline to renew their accreditation, permitting them to continue operating during the lockdown.
NEA cuts 2020 electrification target to 635 sitios
THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reduced its target for rural villages it plans to deliver power to this year to 635 sitios after the loss of funding that was diverted to the pandemic containment effort.