Hunger surges to 27.2% in March, highest since pandemic: SWS
About 27.2 percent of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the last three months, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released over...
DA chief opts for slight, gradual increase on imported rice tariffs
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he is more likely to recommend a slight and gradual hike in...
DTI intensifies crackdown on substandard building materials
With construction activities expected to surge during the dry season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has ramped up efforts to prevent the...
DA to cut further MSRP on imported rice to P45/kilo
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be reduced anew on...
CebPac acquires new ground equipment to boost operations
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced Wednesday the acquisition of new ground support equipment to boost operations in Manila and other key hubs.
New high-capacity...
PH, Japan ink ¥171 billion in loan deals for infrastructure, dev’t
The governments of the Philippines and Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, have signed five loan agreements totaling over ¥171 billion to support...
LandBank launches savings account with free insurance
Land Bank of the Philippines has launched OptiSaver Plus to help Filipinos grow their funds while enjoying free insurance coverage for greater financial security.
In...
DOST leads salt industry revival in MisOr to boost local economy
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 10 (Northern Mindanao) is spearheading efforts to revitalize Misamis Oriental's salt industry through innovative technologies, officials said...
Megaworld to invest P30B to boost office portfolio
Property giant Megaworld is further ramping up its office portfolio by investing P30-billion in the next five years to build new office buildings, as...
DA chief calls for lower tariffs on PH bananas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. over the weekend called for the reduction of Japanese tariffs on Philippine bananas, as other countries enjoy zero...