Import quota panel backs plan to increase pork, hog imports
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday that a council which helps determine quotas for imports entitled to tariff rates under the minimum access...
Farmers call for irrigation upgrades tailored to growing areas
UPGRADES to irrigation systems must be preceded by studies that evaluate the suitability of the works to the growing area, farmers said.
Raul Q. Montemayor,...
Military to keep order in vaccine drive — Duterte
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Vann Marlo M. Villegas, Reporter
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered the military and police to keep order as the government starts vaccinating Filipinos against the coronavirus next week.
The...
Peso strengthens vs dollar ahead of RTB offering
THE PESO appreciated against the greenback on Monday ahead of the government’s retail Treasury bond (RTB) sale and on preference for the local unit following the US jobs data released on Friday.
Stocks climb as lawmakers push for fresh stimulus
SHARES ended higher on Monday after the filing of another stimulus package meant to boost the country’s economic recovery and as the government readies its vaccination efforts.
Philippines may start vaccination drive next week
THE PHILIPPINES may start inoculating Filipinos against the coronavirus next week as it takes delivery of vaccine orders, according to the presidential palace.
Manila won’t file suit vs China over coast guard law — envoy
THE PHILIPPINES won’t sue China at an international tribunal after it passed a law allowing its coast guard to fire against foreign vessels in the South China Sea, according to its top diplomat.
Philippines is 83rd of 162 countries in global freedom index
THE PHILIPPINES ranks 83rd out of 162 countries in freedom index.
House approves bill boosting vaccine program
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a bill seeking to boost the government’s free immunization program.
Gov’t to subsidize cost of pork shipments from distant farms
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday that pig farmers in the Visayas and Mindanao will receive subsidies on their shipping costs when they send their products to Metro Manila, to expanded supply base for pork and head off a brewing inflation crisis.
Gov’t says supply deal for rail project attracted lone bid
ONLY ONE PARTY, the joint venture of Sumitomo Corp. and Japan Transport Engineering Co. (J-Trec), submitted a bid for the contract to provide train sets for the Japan-funded North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project, the Transportation department said Monday.
House body merges various bills on tax-free vaccines
THE House Committee on Ways and Means said it voted to consolidate bills making permanent the tax-exempt and duty-free status of imports of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.