DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has joined calls for more transparency and public participation in the private bicameral committee meetings to harmonize the two Congressional…
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By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT is exploring the possibility of building the Agus III hydroelectric power plant to go with the rehabilitation for the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (AHPC).…
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PHL inflation seen likely within target, but faces risks to upside — World Bank
THE World Bank said Philippine headline inflation will continue to settle within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range until 2026, raising the possibility of further easing, though it…
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THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors and reforms to modernize agriculture and improve the ease of doing…
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IN BRIEF: • Cost-cutting measures must not compromise customer experience (CX) as it is essential for driving growth. • CX is not merely a component of business strategy; it is…
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The country’s industrial production growth eased annually in 2024 amid geopolitical tensions that dragged demand, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA’s latest Monthly…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved imports of 4,000 metric tons (MT) worth of onions to ensure stable prices with stocks running low. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary…
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MEAT IMPORTERS are calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allocate the pork and poultry quotas for the minimum access volume (MAV), which should have been released during the…
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Seizures of counterfeit goods hit P41 billion in 2024 led by apparel, shoes, bags
THE National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) seized P40.99 billion worth of counterfeit products in 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said. “It is increasing year…
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THE PHILIPPINES is working on initiatives like procurement reform to achieve budget transparency, but it will take time to mainstream these initiatives, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said. Ms. Pangandaman,…