Foreign investment pledges double in Q2
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By Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Researcher APPROVED foreign investment pledges more than doubled in the second quarter from a year ago, as…
Marcos may allow food manufacturers to directly import sugar
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A vendor repacks sugar at Quinta Market in Quiapo, Manila, Aug. 11. — Photo by Edd Gumban, The Philippine Star PRESIDENT Ferdinand…
Senator proposes legalization of ‘ukay-ukay’
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The Bureau of Customs said it seized various counterfeit and used clothing from a warehouse located in Mayzan, Valenzuela City in July….
Marcos is likely to pursue a liberal economic agenda despite protectionist bent — analysts
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DESPITE the president’s protectionist pronouncements, the Marcos administration will likely continue to pursue economic liberalization, analysts said. This, despite concerns over local…
China ODA best option for 3 railway projects, DoTr says
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THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) considers China’s official development assistance (ODA) to be the “best option” for funding three major railway projects,…
DBM procurement service focusing on common-use items after laptop episode
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Philstar THE Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it has suspended the procurement of non-common use supplies…
Post-Mandanas devolution under review for compliance with Local Government Code
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Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the New Executive Building, Malacañan Palace, July…
Airline fuel surcharge to decline in Sept.
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL), Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines said on Tuesday that they will lower their fuel surcharges next month. The three…
Kegel exercises can tame bladder problems
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UNSPLASH MAKING CHANGES in everyday behavior is the first line of therapy for an overactive bladder (OAB), said Dr. Victor Federico B….
BTr fully awards T-bonds amid strong demand
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THE GOVERNMENT fully awarded the reissued 10-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it auctioned off on Tuesday at a lower average rate despite expectations…