PEZA sees Japanese locators continuing to drive ecozone growth
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THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Japanese investors are expected to continue driving growth in the economic zone (ecozone) industry, after…
Budget monitor urges Congress to ensure GAA aligned with recovery, climate change goals
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO A NON-GOVERNMENT organization that monitors budget spending said Congress needs to review the government’s spending plans thoroughly to ensure…
Sugar industry says yields increasing, mill downtime reduced
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VICTORIAS MILLING COMPANY, INC. FACEBOOK PAGE THE Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) said the modernization of milling operations is currently ongoing, adding…
Two-thirds of DMW budget devoted to worker repatriation
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN SOME 66% of the P15.21-billion 2023 budget for the newly established Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has been…
Legislator seeks removal of Wi-Fi spectrum user fees to improve service in remote areas
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A LEGISLATOR has asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to recall two circulars, one of which outlines the spectrum user fees (SUF)…
Business groups welcome bill easing taxpaying process but cast doubt on revenue estimate
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People line up to file their income tax returns at the Bureau of Internal Revenue office in Intramuros, Manila, April 18. —…
Agricultural damage from Super Typhoon Karding hits P1.29B with main rice growers affected
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SWATHS of farmlands in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac were flooded due to rains brought by Super Typhoon Karding, with international name…
PLDT group provides bill reprieve to typhoon-hit areas; Globe reports restoration of services in 7 provinces
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BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION THE PLDT group on Tuesday said it plans to delay bills for areas with severe typhoon impacts while…
Senate approves SIM card registration bill on final reading
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THE SENATE on Tuesday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill mandating the registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards…
Supreme Court warns: Those who threaten judges could face contempt charges
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE SUPREME Court on Tuesday warned those who threaten judges on social media, saying they may face contempt charges. …