NEDA sees nickel resources as key to green transition
THE PHILIPPINES needs to better exploit its nickel resources to advance its transition to green industries, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio...
Domestic mineral processing expected to benefit electronics, construction industries
The Department of Trade and Industry said the electronics and construction industries are expected to benefit from domestic mineral processing.
At the Mining Philippines International...
Margin-based mining tax bill in line with industry guidance
MINING companies said a proposed tax regime based on margins earned plus a charge on windfall profits is consistent with the input the industry...
11,000 target set for advanced manufacturing training
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Alliance (AMDev) Program is expected to take in 11,000 trainees, expanding beyond the initial intake of electronics and pharmaceuticals...
Meat imports decline 4.06% in eight months to August
MEAT imports fell 4.06% year on year in the eight months to August, with the declines broadly based as shipments of beef, pork, buffalo,...
Debt service on foreign obligations up 155% in H1
THE debt service bill on foreign borrowing rose 155% in the first half (H1), as debt came due while interest was driven up by...
Trade boost expected from partnerships forged by ASEAN business organizations
The recently signed memorandum of partnership and cooperation (MPC) among the management organizations of the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand could open up opportunities for...
DoE floats scheme allowing proponents to identify potential biomass, WTE sites
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) has drafted rules that will allow the awarding of biomass energy operating contracts (BEOCs) and waste to energy operating...
PHL health coverage score declines in 2021
THE PHILIPPINES received a rating of 58 points on a scale of 100 in the universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index (SCI) in...
Travel industry confident in rebound despite inflation
TRAVEL industry officials remain confident in a tourism rebound despite rising prices, with bookings and applications already exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Energy dep’t preparing airlines for sustainable fuel phase-in by 2027
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it has taken the first steps towards getting airlines ready for the global adoption of sustainable aviation fuel...
Maharlika court challenge claims bill was rushed through Congress
THE Supreme Court has been asked to rule on how the Maharlika Investment Fund was legislated, with petitioners claiming that the Maharlika bill was...