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THE government’s economic development team has appealed for the real estate industry’s continued investment to help achieve the administration’s economic and housing agenda.
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THE government’s economic development team has appealed for the real estate industry’s continued investment to help achieve the administration’s economic and housing agenda.
ABOUT 25 local food and beverage (F&B) companies chalked up an aggregate $133 million in export sales at a food expo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem) reported.
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday finally released its new guidelines on the right to refuse (RTR) sailing of Filipino seafarers bound for high-risk areas (HRA) or war-like zones (WLZ), including the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
THE Philippine economy is seen to grow at 5.9 percent for 2024 despite growing the fastest in the Asean region by 5.6 percent in 2023, according to international credit watcher S&P Global Ratings which kept its real GDP forecast unchanged.
THE national government’s recent bond issuances contributed to the net liability position of the country’s net international investment position (IIP), according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
WITH the support of India and other countries, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is more confident in upholding international rules-based order in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
THE country’s portfolio investments more than doubled as hot money inflows rebounded in February, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
THE Energy Regulatory Com-mission (ERC) has directed the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) to suspend the settlement amounts in the reserve market.
THE MIAS (Manila International Motor Show) will unfurl its 19th staging in a little while, with the usual promise of pomp and gaiety. It will have two venues again for the event that prides itself as the country’s biggest automotive show—the World Trade Center and the SMX Convention Center.
AFTER its successful launch last year, it is time to experience the all-electric BYD Atto 3 Crossover for a drive. Not just any out-of-town drive, but, all the way to Baguio, to prove that range anxiety is not an issue.
THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will register a customer count of eight million this year, an increase of about 2.5 percent from last year’s 7.8 million.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the arrival of more rice imports as the country is now in the “critical” phase of El Niño.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed First Gen subsidiaries First Gas Power Corp. (FGPC) and FGP Corp. (FGP) to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel supply source to run the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo Gas Plants.
Chemical manufacturer D&L Industries Inc. said it secured LEEDv4 gold certification from Barone International for the six-storey Central Hub of its newly operational plant in Batangas.
J&T Express, the Philippines’s leading logistics and delivery service provider, proudly commemorates its fifth anniversary, reflecting on an extraordinary journey marked by exponential growth, unwavering commitment to service excellence, and significant contributions to the community.
Strong consumer appetite for new vehicles allowed the local auto industry to increase sales by double digits in the first two months of the year, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi).
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said on Wednesday it is ready to accommodate the expected 10-percent surge in traffic flow across its network of expressways, as Pinoys gear up for the annual exodus of travelers during the Holy Week.
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is acquiring a 28.79-percent stake in Citicore Energy REIT Corp. (CREIT) for P5 billion.
IN a society that values justice and aims for the betterment of its citizens, the successful rehabilitation of prisoners should be a paramount concern. It is heartening to see initiatives such as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) continuing education programs, which have provided over 19,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) with valuable skills and knowledge during their incarceration. This holistic approach to rehabilitation is commendable and holds the potential to significantly reduce recidivism rates among PDLs. (Read the BusinessMirror story: “BJMP drive for continuing education to reduce recidivism gets solon’s nod,” March 27, 2024).
Scientific American: “Looking in the mirror and recognizing oneself was long thought to be an ability reserved for humans. Recently, however, researchers have found that other apes seem to show signs of self-awareness, including recognizing themselves in a mirror.”
Where a penalty less punitive would suffice, whatever missteps may have been committed by the worker ought not to be visited with a consequence so severe such as dismissal from employment.
Are we a suffering people?
There is growing excitement about the implementation of Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Act—the law that will pave the way for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector towards the development of Philippine industries, sustainable economic growth, and greater opportunities for our people in their own country.
PART of the celebrations of the 60th year of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the Philippines, the embassy of the former introduced on March 18 the local community to bubur lambuk.
THE United States government and the Health Department announced additional funding to combat the persistent threat of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines.
Participants discuss actions that can address challenges in the telecommunications sector at a forum on March 15. The event is related to the World Bank policy note: “Better Internet for All Filipinos: Reforms Promoting Competition and Increasing Investment for Broadband Infrastructure” which aims to propel the Philippines toward sustainable digital transformation.
The Department of Labor and Employment recently discussed its strategic priorities for 2024 during a courtesy meeting with the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines at the agency’s Central Office in Intramuros, Manila. Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma (right photo, second from right) tackled key policies and updates on improving the ease of employment of foreign nationals in the country, Department Order 242 on the “Service Charge Law,” the working visa processing of foreigners, developments on the wage hike legislation, and possible areas of cooperation.
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri (right) received early in March Honorable Ganzorig Temuulen who is the chairman of the Standing Committee on Budget of the State’s Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, and president of the Mongolia-Philippines Parliamentary Group. Temuulen and the members of the delegation are visiting the Philippines to study the country’s fiscal and taxation system, as well as related policies. During the call, both officials agreed to forge stronger interparliamentary collaboration, expand trade and economic cooperation, plus extend the duration of visa-free travel currently enjoyed by Filipinos and Mongolians. The Senate president also welcomed the Central Asian nation’s interest in hiring Filipino workers, particularly in their mining, tourism, and education sectors. RED SANTOS, OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT/OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND PROTOCOL
Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa of South Korea (top row, center) receives Senate Resolution 946 that recognizes the enduring amity and cooperation between his nation and the Philippines on March 11. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (sixth from left) said the ceremony also recognizes 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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