Peso sinks to one-month low on hawkish Fed bets
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO hit a one-month low against the dollar on Monday on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will…
Ex-USec says Sugar Order 4 was meant to address ‘urgent’ shortage
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PHILSTAR THE Agriculture Undersecretary who resigned following the recall of Sugar Order (SO) No. 4 said he signed the order after a…
MUFG raises 2022 outlook on Philippine growth to 6.7%
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN MUFG Bank said it upgraded its view on Philippine economic growth in 2022 to 6.7% from 6.5%…
Foreign investors wary of RCEP delay, Trade department says
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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains one of its top…
Thailand seeks to address hotel worker shortage by recruiting Filipinos
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REUTERS THE Department of Tourism (DoT) said Thailand is experiencing a shortage of hotel workers as demand in that industry recovers, and…
NEA orders fuel oil-dependent power co-ops to source more renewable energy
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PHILSTAR THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) has directed electric cooperatives to tap more renewable energy if they are currently drawing power from…
Workplace safety measures present at over 98% of offices before pandemic
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FREEPIK OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, safety and productivity measures were in place in over 98% of establishments in 2019, the last full year before…
Back to school: A refresher on the taxation of educational institutions
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Yesterday marked the end of beach days for students as they officially start a new academic year. While summer 2022 might seem…
Traffic woes, overcrowding mar first school day
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PARENTS crowd the entrance and fence of Concepcion Elementary school during the first day of face to face class monday Aug 22….
Gov’t told to talk to local gov’ts on cash aid after weekend chaos
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PARENTS and students set up camp along the sidewalks near the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) main office in Batasan,…