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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday that it granted a green lane certification to Thailand’s SHERA Public Co. Ltd.’s fiber cement plant in Mabalacat, Pampanga. “The…

THE National Food Authority (NFA) said on Thursday that it will no longer re-bag palay (unmilled rice) starting from the wet-season harvest to save on costs. “The NFA has signed…

THE infrastructure budget could fall slightly next year with the government counting on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to play a bigger role in funding, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter SINGAPORE — Retailers in Southeast Asia need to innovate to remain competitive in online shopping as consumer preferences evolve, electronic commerce (e-commerce) platforms said.…

THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it will fall short of its 2024 target to electrify 91% of all households, citing inadequate funding. “Based on the available budget for fiscal…

THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said the use or misuse of intellectual property (IP) by political campaigns should reveal to voters whether candidates can act with integrity.…

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it expects to approve $1.2 billion representing the first tranche of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) project loan before year’s end. “We are…

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is on track to complete the rate reset process for the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). At a Senate budget hearing…

PHILIPPINE IMPORTS from South Korea across more than 600 tariff lines are expected to realize tariff savings of up to 30% once the Philippines-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) takes…

FARM GOODS importers have been asked to consider ordering ginger from Indonesia or Vietnam to ensure that the needs of the food industry are met with ginger from China still…