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THE PHILIPPINES is hoping to conclude negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by early November, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)…

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been asked to adopt catch-up measures after failing to meet spending targets for its key programs, the Department of Budget and…

THE UK is open to working closely with the Philippines in developing its offshore wind resources, noting the country’s many high-potential sites. British Deputy Ambassador to the Philippines Alistair White…

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will now automatically classify value-added tax (VAT) refund claims with incomplete information as “high risk,” subject to full verification. In a memorandum order, the…

PHILIPPINE chicken production is expected to increase 3.8% to 1.63 million metric tons (MT) in 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA’s Foreign…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is studying the use of peripheral canals to retain rainwater for irrigation. “What we will do is offset the water so that it…

BUDGETARY support for state-owned corporations fell sharply in August, the Bureau of the Treasury said. Subsidies provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) dropped 51.93% year on year to P9.1…

IN BRIEF:  • Companies are engaging in transformational activities at an accelerated rate, making the ability to transform successfully and continuously in response to disruption essential for an organization’s survival.…

THE House of Representatives energy committee is considering amendments that will expand the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) charter, including the introduction of benchmarking in generation rate-setting while expediting the body’s…

THE Philippine aviation industry is looking to expand air links to the US in the upcoming aviation masterplan, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said. “We need to do consultation meetings…