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THE PHILIPPINES is set to submit its formal application to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade official said. “The first step is to…

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is looking to proclaim a second pharmaceutical economic zone (pharma zone) within the year. “Some people are vying from other areas. But obviously they…

THE Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said more smart city projects are needed, citing the need to incorporate advanced technology in key infrastructure projects. “There is a need for us to…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) launched its P20-per-kilo subsidized rice program in Cebu City on Thursday. “Today, Labor Day, we fulfill a promise made three years ago by President Marcos…

THE cash utilization rate of government agencies hit 99% at the end of March, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. The DBM reported that the National Government, local governments,…

THE Makati Business Club (MBC) said on Thursday that the government should move to ensure the protection of jobs that could be vulnerable in the face of disruptions from US…

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said prices on the reserve market remain high, pointing to strong demand for power required by the system. In a statement late Wednesday, the ERC…

INVESTMENT promotion agencies (IPAs) are looking to register more data center projects, saying that such infrastructure will enable more information technology (IT)-related activities. “Data centers and telecommunications infrastructure are on…

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) has issued an invitation to bidders for the design and development of the EDSA Busway stations rehabilitation phase 1 project. The project is valued at…

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it tapped Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-Water) to develop the smart water management systems in Camp John Hay in Baguio City and…