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THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced Thursday that it elected Masato Kanda as president of the bank, completing the remaining term of predecessor Masatsugu Asakawa. Elected as the 11th president…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT needs to improve its execution on water management issues and address delays caused by right-of-way (RoW) acquisition, a former Public Works secretary…

CEMENT manufacturers have requested a review of the anti-dumping duties on specific types of cement from Vietnam in a bid to expand the measure to other types of cement and…

THE agricultural goods trade was in deficit by $3.01 billion in the third quarter, widening by 1.5% year-on-year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a report, the PSA…

THE Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) said seized frozen meat and seafood need to go into a reserve stockpile for use in emergencies, if the shipments are proven safe…

THE SUGAR Regulatory Administration (SRA) said that it is studying an increase in import clearance fees for alternative sweeteners. “Our (intent) is to gather accurate data on how much are…

THE tourism industry must start developing other potential attractions beyond the usual fun and adventure-oriented offerings, presenting visitors a diversified and “multi-dimensional” experience, Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina G. Frasco…

THE GOVERNMENT needs to push competition policy and legislation to make the economy more efficient as companies gear up to enter international markets, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary…

THE PHILIPPINES has signed a funding agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), an arm of the World Bank, to rebuild over 3,000 schools damaged by typhoons,…

THE bond market’s expansion picked up in the third quarter, driven by an increase in corporate issuances after the central bank began its easing cycle, according to the November Asia…