TRADE Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque signed a strategic partnership agreement involving critical minerals and electric vehicles (EVs) with South Korean Minister for Trade, Industry, and Energy Cheong In-Kyo, the…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Thursday its decision to discontinue the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) scheme for pork was the result of lobbying by the hog industry,…
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THE PHILIPPINES can hit visitor arrivals of 6 million this year, even with its key source markets roiled by currency volatility, Leechiu Property Consultants said. “I think the Philippines can…
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PLANS to expand in the Visayas and Mindanao will help encourage the growth of small businesses, supermarket chain Puregold Price Club, Inc. said. Puregold Vice-President for Operations Antonio G. Delos…
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By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter A SUPREME COURT (SC) ruling striking down local-government mining bans sets a bad precedent for conservation, according to environmental groups. The ruling also exposes…
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Finance dep’t, UNDP launch $4.5-million accelerator for nature-based enterprises
THE Department of Finance (DoF) said it tied up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a $4.5-million “accelerator” which will help enterprises scale up sustainable and inclusive…
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COAL-FIRED power plants are experiencing difficulties in obtaining insurance cover as the transition to green energy moves forward, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). “The general observation is that…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will seek to move away from its current rice-centric focus by funding more high-value crops like coconut and coffee in 2026. “Bago ako…
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INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (IC) design solutions company Xinyx Design said it is looking to open an office in the Visayas to broaden the pool of IC designers. “We need to work…