Two scientific bodies set to conduct reclamation study
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is in talks to engage two scientific organizations to carry out a study on...
House measure expanding acts subject to economic sabotage penalty hurdles plenary
THE House of Representatives approved on third reading a bill expanding the definition of acts classified as economic sabotage, though the measure also raised...
Potential India market for PHL goods estimated at $567M
THE potential India market for Philippine products like electronics and Halal goods is worth $566.92 million, the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) said,...
DoE plays down fuel price rollback, says cold weather could send prices rising soon
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said the public should manage its expectations after a fuel price rollback, with cold weather likely to put pressure...
Marcos signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed into law a bill authorizing the creation of a national masterplan to address unemployment and underemployment.
The law...
Initial work starts on first PHL vaccine plant
INITIAL construction work started on Wednesday on a P7.5-billion vaccine manufacturing facility, which would be the Philippines’ first, the Board of Investments (BoI) said.
“When...
Funding approved for preliminary work on DoTr main office PPP
THE Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF) Committee has approved funding support for the project preparation phase of the Department of Transportation’s (DoTr) central...
Senate ratifies ease of paying taxes bill — bicam report
THE Senate ratified the Bicameral Conference Committee report late Wednesday on a priority bill seeking to make taxpaying easier.
In plenary session, Senator Sherwin T....
Up, up and away?
By Jaffy Azarraga
Years ago, I wrote about the dangers of the extreme measures employed by governments worldwide to stave off the impact of the global financial...
Marcos calls rice supply adequate in warning to hoarders, smugglers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday called the rice supply adequate as he distributed seized grain to cash transfer beneficiaries, issuing a warning...
USDA downgrades PHL rice production forecast
THE US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it downgraded its forecast for Philippine rice production due to damage to the crop from multiple typhoons.
In...
NFA announces new price-setting mechanism for purchases of palay
THE National Food Authority (NFA) has implemented a new system for setting its purchasing price for palay or unmilled rice, the Department of Agriculture...