Negative list overhaul urged to expand foreign role in infra projects
THE PHILIPPINES should consider relaxing its restrictions on foreign participation in infrastructure procurement to attract more private sector financing, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Cement makers seek P600 safeguard duty on imports
THE Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it is seeking an increase in the safeguard duty for cement imports to P600 per...
DA lifts ban on imports of live poultry from six countries
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it lifted a poultry import ban imposed on Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the Malaysian states...
Palace not concerned after Sept. 1.7% inflation reading
MALACAÑANG said the September inflation reading of 1.7% is no cause for concern, adding that the indicator remains below the 2% lower limit of the government’s target band.
Laoag airport being readied for possible services to Honolulu
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the airports in Laoag City and Busuanga in northern Palawan are being readied to handle international flights, with Laoag in particular being positioned for services linking it to Honolulu.
Noche Buena price guide expected within 2 weeks
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it hopes to release its price guide for items traditionally consumed during Christmas Eve feast within the next two weeks.
360 families affected by NSCR to get new housing this year
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is expediting the relocation of residents in the path of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), with the...
Masbate, Leyte, Quezon, Eastern Samar fisheries most exposed to climate change
THE National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) said the provinces deemed most vulnerable to climate change were Masbate, Leyte, Quezon and Eastern Samar.
Researchers...
Zambales gets agri investments like cold storage, greenhouses
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Zambales has been allocated 150 greenhouses and a P35-million cold storage facility due to be delivered next year.
Agriculture...
PHL unit of HK’s SSG opens Cavite plant
SAKO PILIPINAS, a subsidiary of Hong Kong (HK) SSG Limited, has inaugurated its 1,000-square-meter expansion at the Cavite Economic Zone, where it will make...
Customs sees up to P12B in revenue foregone with 90-day rice import freeze
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it expects to forego up to P12 billion in revenue should the rice import freeze extend to 90...
Weak investment forces strategy shift to helping established businesses grow — DTI
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said an investment slowdown has forced it to shift its focus to established businesses, with which it...