Economy

THE World Bank said on Thursday that it approved two loans worth a combined $950.54 million for transport connectivity and health projects in Mindanao. The two projects were approved by…

THE Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said that it will recommend to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make pre-assessment a part of the 3-7-20 standard processing time. “We just…

AVERAGE power prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined in February due to stable system margins, with supply remaining sufficient to cover demand, according to the Independent Electricity…

THE US tariffs on imports from China could drive US companies to intensify their cost-cutting efforts, leading them to consider more outsourcing, to the possible benefit of the Philippine office…

REGIONAL OFFICES of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have tied up with Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) to reduce plastic waste and integrate sustainability practices across 280 Jollibee stores…

THE Maharlika Investment Fund said it will look into investing in broadband connectivity projects after it achieves deal closing on its previous two investments. Asked if the sovereign wealth fund…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that pork prices are expected to fall in the next few weeks, citing improving production and an industry commitment to reducing market…

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the decline in tobacco tax revenue has slowed down compared to the shortfalls of recent years. On the sidelines of an event in…

FOUR Japanese firms are looking to invest P23.5 billion in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said, citing the results of a recent roadshow. Trade Secretary Ma.…

How can we forget that time in our lives when we were all forced to stay home? Our homes served as our refuge, and for many of us, they also…