Global energy crisis draws new lines in coal’s trade map
THE global energy crisis is reshaping trade routes for coal, illustrating the heightened demand for a fuel many considered on the downswing.
DoF, NEDA support transfer of irrigation agency to Agri dep’t
THE proposed transfer of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is supported by the Department of Finance (DoF) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the DA said.
Inflation eases in September
THE OVERALL year-on-year increase in prices of widely used goods eased in September primarily due to the lower annual increase in transport prices, the Philippine...
Manufacturers object to safeguard measures on 2 key plastic raw materials
MANUFACTURERS said they oppose the imposition of safeguard duties on imports of two key raw materials for making plastic goods — high-density polyethylene (HDPE), used in bottles and pipes, and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), used in bags, toys and containers.
Refinery output down by 67% in first half after Shell exit
REFINERY PRODUCTION fell 67% year on year to 1,284 million liters (ML) in the first half after Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.’s exit from the refining business, according to the Department of Energy (DoE).
Gov’t backs waiver of vaccine IP protections to widen access
THE President’s spokesman said Monday that the government is in favor of a waiver on intellectual property (IP) protections for coronavirus vaccines to accelerate inoculations worldwide.
Corn tariff review to wrap up this month
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said its review of the tariff regime for yellow corn, a key raw material for animal feed, is expected to be completed this month.
Hitachi Rail asked to submit proposal for Malolos-Tutuban E&M, track works
THE TRANSPORTATION department said it has initiated the process of directly contracting a Japanese supplier for the Japan-funded North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project (Malolos-Tutuban) and hopes to award the contract for the electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems and track works by the end of the year.
Well-milled rice retail prices rise in six regional trading centers
THE average retail price of well-milled rice increased in six regional trading centers in early September, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Let’s go tax the POGOs
By Patrick Manuel R. Olarte
In recent years, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs have become a household name mainly due to the noticeable rise of Chinese establishments and influx of Chinese workers.
Work-from-home future challenges call centers in the Philippines
The Philippines should adopt policies for call centers that will fit the post-pandemic workplace, according to the head of the industry group, as it seeks to extend the sector’s two decades of growth.
Poe says PSA amendments safeguard national security
THE SENATE is likely to open more sectors to foreign ownership when it continues to debate proposed changes to the Public Service Act (PSA) next month, but will weigh national security concerns and restrict investment by foreign state-owned companies, a key senator said.