EU grants, guarantees to support green transition, Mindanao dev’t
THE Department of Finance (DoF) said new investments in green transition, circular economy, environmental protection and in Mindanao development will be backed by European...
Manufacturing PPI growth slows to 0.3% in Oct.
PRICE GROWTH at the factory gate slowed in October, with computer, electronic and optical products dragging down the overall index, the Philippine Statistics Authority...
Vietnam 2025 rice exports seen falling 11.5% on Philippines import ban
HANOI - Vietnam's rice exports are forecast to fall 11.5% this year to around 8 million metric tons due to a sharp fall in...
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...