Megawide signs up to develop farm infrastructure
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Megawide Construction Corp. to develop agricultural infrastructure that will improve...
EU FTA expected to help PHL close investment gap with regional peers
THE Philippines’ proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) could help the country catch up with its ASEAN neighbors in attracting...
BIR: No deadline for amnesty seekers to submit proof of estate settlement
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said heirs filing for the estate tax amnesty face no deadline to submit proof of estate settlement.
In Revenue...
Barako coffee, pili singled out for geographical indicators registration
THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it has identified about 30 products that can be registered for geographical indications (GI) marks...
PHL pitches fellow FAO members on food-security cooperation initiatives
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Asia-Pacific coordination will help safeguard food security as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global...
LANDBANK launches fuel subsidy, fare cashback, other relief programs
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said it launched fuel subsidies, commuter support, and concessional financing to provide relief for segments of society heavily...
Auto wiring maker Oakwave opens P44-M facility in Mactan ecozone
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Oakwave Cebu Corp. has invested over P44 million to develop an automotive wiring facility in Mactan, Cebu.
The...
WESM suspension to stay as fuel prices remain elevatedÂ
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it does not expect to lift the suspension of the electricity spot market trading anytime soon, though it...
Exporters urged to work with buyers on US tariff refunds
EXPORTERS said they must work with their US buyers to recover duties collected under the US International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Department...
Exporters also granted three-year registration validity
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it will adopt a three-year validity period for export registration in the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), following...
2026 budget deemed insufficient to stimulate economy even with accelerated spending
PLANS to accelerate public spending will not be sufficient to boost growth if these remain based on spending outlined in the 2026 General Appropriations Act, an analyst said.
DA seeks up to $500M for bamboo industry dev’t
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking up to $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other lenders to fund...