Measure regulating worker rest hours filed in Senate
A BILL was filed in the Senate regulating worker rest hours and deterring companies from compelling employees to perform additional tasks outside their formal work schedules.
Clarity on the taxation of educational institutions
By Marion D. Castañeda
Education is one of the most important pillars of any developing nation. No less than the 1987 Philippine Constitution itself mandates that the State prioritize education to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.
Tourism, infra key to economic recovery, says strategist
Attracting local and foreign investors to high-employment industries like infrastructure and tourism should be a priority for the next administration as these sectors will drive economic recovery and restore the Philippines’ balance sheet, according to a research executive for Regis Partners.
Grid operator sees potential yellow alerts during elections
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Tuesday that it expects power supplies to be thin during the dry season due to increased demand, possibly affecting the national elections in May.
60,000 MT of fish imports approved for typhoon-hit areas
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it authorized imports of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of frozen small pelagic fish in the first quarter to augment supply in areas hit by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai).
China rail consortium signs PNR contract for South Long-Haul line
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) and a contractor from China recently signed a contract for the first package of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long-Haul Project, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said on Tuesday.
ILO sees 2022 PHL jobless at 1.1 million, warns unemployment picture understated
THE International Labour Organization (ILO) projected Philippine unemployment numbers at 1.1 million in 2022, about 10% higher than pre-pandemic levels, but warned that unemployment data may undercount the extent to which people exited the work force during the public health crisis.
Final agriculture damage from Typhoon Odette exceeds P13 billion
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said its final estimate of agricultural damage caused by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) was P13.3 billion.
Customs crackdown results in transfer of over 700 staff
OVER 700 Customs employees were transferred in 2021 following an anti-corruption campaign, the Bureau of Customs said.
BIR digitalization efforts to ease tax payments
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is carrying out nearly 50 digitalization projects, most of them involving making tax payment easier, the Department of Finance (DoF) said.
BoC sets auction of seized cars for Jan. 24
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) will once more put up for auction seized luxury vehicles, following the failure of the first-round auction to attract bids in December.
PHL, France sign dairy cooperation agreement
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it signed a joint declaration with France to develop the Philippine dairy sector.