THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that it is seeking about $1.69 billion from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund agricultural infrastructure projects.…
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PHL, Sweden sign deal expanding access to grants for priority development programs
THE PHILIPPINES and Sweden signed a financial development cooperation agreement to increase access to grants and blended financing for development projects. “The high-impact sectors covered by the agreement — where…
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A PHILIPPINE delegation took in sales leads worth a potential P436 million at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, the Department of Tourism (DoT) said. According to the…
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AIR passenger volumes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) exceeded those of the equivalent period in the last pre-pandemic year, driven by growth in domestic travel, according to Manila…
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THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it hopes to increase the local-content level for vehicle manufacturers to 60%, citing the need for parts makers to achieve economies of scale. On…
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By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter CONGRESS needs to open to the public the deliberations on the 2025 budget to discourage insertions by legislators pursuing their own agenda, political analysts…
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By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE recent spate of typhoons traversing the Philippines has forced farmers to re-evaluate their planting strategies, with quick-to-mature crops now in favor to increase the…
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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is seeking to establish a registration process for online merchants of consumer products to ensure their products meet certification standards. In…
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THE Tariff Commission said that it has commenced an investigation into alleged dumping of gypsum board imported from Thailand. In a notice, the commission said it commenced the investigation on…
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STABLE WEATHER will help the retail industry build on the growth of consumption and end the year with stronger results, according to a specialty retailer. SSI Group, Inc. Chief Executive…