THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is requiring traders of marine fuel, known as bunker, to comply with fuel quality standards for sulfur content. In a department circular dated…
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THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a joint memorandum circular to guide the career progression of teachers and school heads. In a statement…
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THE cash utilization rate posted by government agencies was 78% in January, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The National Government, local governments, and government-owned and –controlled…
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PHILIPPINE companies must upgrade detection and infiltration methods to protect consumers against artificial intelligence-(AI) generated deepfakes, according to mobile app security solutions provider Appdome. “The reality is the line between…
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By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT may need to rethink its reliance on tax incentives for attracting investment with the onset of global minimum tax rules, the Congressional…
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By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. issued an executive order (EO) that will reduce real property tax for independent power producers (IPPs) engaged in build-operate-transfer…
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THE National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday began releasing rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) in response to the declaration of a food security emergency. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu…
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BUDGET Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the eMarketplace online procurement portal has processed its first vehicle transactions, covering four units which were delivered in two weeks. In a statement on…
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THE PHILIPPINES is advancing its discussions with India’s flag carrier, Air India, over possible direct air services between the countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. In…
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By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter EXPORTS are expected to take a hit after US President Donald J. Trump announced a plan to impose 25% tariffs on semiconductors this year,…