Economy

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said sustainable fisheries and aquaculture are crucial to supporting coastal livelihoods and food security in the Philippines. “These key blue-economy sectors are vital for supporting…

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it will sign an agreement to establish a 40-hectare soil laboratory at Central Mindanao University  (CMU) in Bukidnon. The memorandum of agreement for the proposed soil laboratory at…

DEMAND for high-powered outboard motors in the Philippines is expected to grow alongside sustained growth in the economy, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) said. HPI estimates the current market for high-powered…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is lowering the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice to P49 per kilo starting in March in selected cities. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P.…

NATIONAL GRID Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said its successful outcome of its Singapore arbitration case serves as “vindication,” with a neutral third party affirming it has honored the terms…

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said it expects to generate up to P480 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) this year, led by the growing electronic games segment.…

Pursuing tax refunds in the Philippines can be complex, but the process rewards the meticulous. A recent ruling by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) sitting en banc underscores the…

By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE planned privatization of the EDSA Busway project is on hold for now as the Department of Transportation (DoTr) studies improvements that will be…

KEVIN ENGEL, CEO of US chipmaker Amkor Technology, paid a visit to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and heard a pitch from the Palace centered on helping the Philippines make…

KEVIN ENGEL, CEO of US chipmaker Amkor Technology, paid a visit to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and heard a pitch from the Palace centered on helping the Philippines make…