BoI approves Sinoma Energy as new operator of 4.5-MW waste-heat recovery plant in Cebu...
The Board of Investments (BoI) has cleared Sinoma Energy Conservation (Cebu) Waste Heat Recovery Co. Inc. to serve as the operator of a 4.5-megawatt...
Domestic ore processing seen boosting mining share of GDP
A BILL seeking to require the domestic processing of some ore mined in the Philippines holds the potential to “double or triple” the mining...
Infrastructure CEOs say next gov’t must plan long term, fix delays
THE next government will need to address right-of-way issues, slow permit approvals for infrastructure projects, and prepare long-term plans looking as far ahead as...
Calapan port terminal in Mindoro to be largest in PHL upon completion in...
THE TRANSPORTATION department said Thursday that Oriental Mindoro’s Port of Calapan passenger terminal building, which is currently being expanded to accommodate 3,500 passengers at...
Organization of fishermen seeks gov’t help for members
THE Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), an organization of small fishermen, said the government needs to provide aid to small fisherfolk...
Israel says ready to aid PHL in energy, software, agriculture
ISRAEL is ready to participate in the Philippines’ efforts to upgrade its technology, particularly in the energy sector, software, and agriculture, its ambassador said.
“My...
Germany pushes WFH to counter Europe’s COVID surge
GERMANY’S likely next ruling coalition is pushing ahead with tougher measures to tackle record increases in coronavirus cases, including requiring companies to let employees...
BSP rates seen stable until early 2023 on ‘transitory’ inflation
INFLATIONARY PRESSURES are considered temporary, reducing the likelihood of a Philippine rate hike next year, with the central bank potentially retaining current levels until the first quarter of 2023, Oxford Economics said.
Education oversight bill passed by House on 3rd reading
THE HOUSE of Representatives approved on third reading Wednesday a bill that proposes to grant legislators oversight authority over education to help it recover from the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
NEDA setting up innovation office to oversee RA 11293
THE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will establish an office that will help implement a 2019 law designed to support research and fund enterprises geared towards developing “innovative solutions.”
House ratifies microgrid bill bicameral conference report
THE HOUSE of Representatives ratified Wednesday the bicameral conference committee report on a bill seeking to promote the use of microgrid systems for total electrification.
Well-milled rice retail prices fall in four major trading centers
THE average retail price of well-milled rice fell in four major trading centers on Oct. 15-17, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).