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DFA hosts 169th Maritime Forum; discusses PH leadership in IMO, initiatives in marine plastic pollution

The Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office (MOAO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) hosted the 169th Maritime Forum of the Maritime League on 25 January 2022. The Forum discussed the Philippines’ initiatives in marine plastic pollution and leadership in the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Banks’ loan standards for consumers eased in Q4 2021

Results of the Q4 2021 Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey (SLOS) showed that most of the respondent banks kept their overall credit standards generally unchanged for loans to both enterprises and...

DPWH accomplishes 1,283 infrastructure projects in Central Visayas

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) upholds its commitment of improving accessibility and travel time and ensuring the safety of the traveling public with a total of 1,283 infrastructure...

IPAs point to COVID-19, high costs of doing business, foreign equity restrictions as among investments barriers

In recent reports to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB), investment promotion agencies (IPAs) identified the COVID-19 pandemic, high costs of doing business, and foreign equity restrictions in the Philippines as...

DA, BOC agree to share trade data, info

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) signed on January 27, a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) to facilitate the exchange of data on traded agricultural commodities, primarily...

BOC holds 2022 Media Fellowship Meeting

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Public Information and Assistance Division, in coordination with the Local Public Information Officers (PIOs), spearheaded the 2022 Media Fellowship Meeting on Jan. 27 at...

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