PHL wins approval for $10-million Tawi-Tawi climate change project
THE PHILIPPINES has obtained approval for a $10-million climate-proofing project for Tawi-Tawi’s water systems, the first such approval from the Adaptation Fund (AF), the...
Farmer-directors to serve at DA regional field offices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Farmer-Directors will be fielded to its regional field offices (RFOs) next month to improve governance and service delivery....
Beyond paychecks: The dilemma of employee reimbursements
By Steven Lloyd Co
Employees sometimes incur business expenses during the course of their work, including travel, meals, lodging, and other business-related costs. While reimbursements seem straightforward, they...
Contingency fund to finance P20-rice subsidy
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that the P20-per-kilo subsidized rice program will tap the contingency fund of President Ferdinand R. Marcos,...
PEZA approves nearly P4.6B in investment applications in April
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved investment pledges worth P4.575 billion in April, down 69.5% year on year.
In a statement on Tuesday, PEZA...
Coconut, garments expected to benefit if Philippines negotiates favorable US tariffs
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it sees the coconut and garment industries as among the main beneficiaries if the Philippines locks...
Coconut processing facility launched in Misamis Oriental
THE Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said it launched a P350-million integrated coconut processing facility in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental under a public-private partnership (PPP).
The PPP...
Fraud rate in PHL digital transactions estimated at 13.4%, TransUnion says
THE rate of fraud in Philippine digital transactions was estimated at 13.4% in 2024, exceeding the global average of 5.4%, according to a study...
China cosmetics suppliers seen making big push in SEA in response to trade war
THE leading China-based suppliers to the cosmetics industry could pivot to Southeast Asia (SEA) to stay afloat during the trade war with the US,...
NCR residential vacancy rate seen hitting 26% by end-2025
THE vacancy rate for residential property in Metro Manila will likely hit 26% by the end of this year, with condominium developers reining in...
DEPDev downplays PHL income classification as draw for investors
THE Philippines’ income classification is not a primary consideration for prospective investors, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
If the Philippines fails...
PNRI says nuclear safety fears can be addressed via regulation
THE Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) said any safety concerns posed by nuclear power can be addressed by appropriate regulation.
PNRI made the remarks as...
