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Robust gov’t spending to drive H2 growth: economist

MANILA -- An economist of ING Bank Manila remains optimistic that the Philippine economy will continue to expand in the second half of 2018, largely driven by robust government spending. Citing data released...

Ease of doing business IRR submitted to PRRD

MANILA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has submitted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 or the...

Firms get original proponent status for Davao, Kalibo airports

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Tuesday that it granted the original proponent status (OPS) on the proposals to expand, operate and manage the Davao and Kalibo International Airports. This...

Gov’t reforms making PH more competitive: DTI

MANILA — The government's continued effort to improve the business environment in order to make the Philippines a more competitive investment destination has been bearing fruit, the Department of Trade and Industry...

Grab to lower surge rates for holiday season

MANILA -- Ridesharing firm Grab Philippines is set to lower the surge rate on its fares amid increasing demand for ride among its passengers for the holidays, a company official said Monday. “If...

Local markets off to a good start this week

MANILA -- Risk-on sentiments prevailed in local markets at the start of the trading week, lifting the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) and helping the peso keep its ground amid an invigorated...
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