Economy
Program for homegrown agri-machinery greenlit by PBBM
By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a sectoral meeting at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the “Local Manufacturing Capabilities to Support Agri-Mechanization” program of the Department...
Economy
NEDA capitalizes on robust middle class towards achieving “AmBisyon Natin 2040”
By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a speech at the 62nd Philippine Economic Society (PES) Conference on Friday (Nov. 8), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary. Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized the importance...
Economy
Senate approves priority natural gas industry dev’t bill
By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Senate on Monday approved Senate Bill No. (SB) 2793 or the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, a priority of the Legislative-Executive Development...
Economy
Surge of cement imports under close scrutiny by DTI
By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet A preliminary investigation that seeks to gauge the threat imposed by increased imports of cement to the domestic industry was initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry...
Economy
DA-BFAR sets aside P1.06 billion to further develop seaweed industry
By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet A total of P1.06 billion for next year’s expenditures was allocated by the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) for a program aimed...
Economy
D.A., SRA delay decision on sugar importation till mid-2025
By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Following the conclusion of the current crop year’s harvest, the Philippines will delay its decision on sugar importation until mid-2025. The decision was reached in a meeting between Agriculture...
