USDA raises PHL rice import forecast to 3.4 million MT
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REUTERS PHILIPPINE rice imports are expected to rise to 3.4 million metric tons (MT) in the July 2022-June 2023 period, the US…
DPWH signs tunnel engineering deal with Japanese ministry
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday that it signed a cooperation deal with Japan’s…
House adds P77.5 billion to 2023 budget bill
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ BOY SANTOS THE House of Representatives approved on Wednesday an additional P77.5 billion for the 2023 General Appropriations Bill (GAB),…
Low NEDA review threshold seen deterring investment in local projects
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO INVESTORS seeking to build local government transport infrastructure are deterred by the low threshold for triggering mandatory National Government…
The growing popularity of the Board of Investments
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Recently, there has been a growing interest from the Registered Business Enterprise (RBE) in the Information Technology and Business Processing Management (IT-BPM)…
UN fails to pass decree on Philippine human rights
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE UNITED Nations Human Rights Council dealt victims of human rights violations in the Philippines a serious…
Long-time Marcos aide totally out of his administration
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ KRIZ JOHN ROSALES PRESIDENT Ferdinand F. Marcos, Jr.’s long-time aide on Wednesday said he had completely left the government, saying…
MPIC’s Toledo willing to serve as Marcos’ press chief
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MALACANANG.GOV.PH A METRO Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive on Wednesday expressed willingness to serve as press secretary under the Marcos administration. “Who…
Justice dep’t says all hands on deck for investigation of broadcaster’s murder
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JOURNALISTS and activists light candles for killed Filipino radio journalist Percival Mabasa during an indignation rally, in Quezon City, Philippines, October 4,…
Senator asks Labor dep’t to partner with LGUs to penalize firms violating 13th month pay law
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A SENATOR has asked the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to partner with local governments to be able to penalize companies…