Philippines still at low risk from COVID, says DoH
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE PHILIPPINES remains at low risk from the coronavirus despite rising infections, health authorities said on Tuesday. The…
Ombudsman clears de Lima of bribery charges
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed bribery charges against former Senator Leila M. de Lima, who has…
Local shares rise as GDP data boost sentiment
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STOCKS rose on Tuesday as the country recorded a strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half and amid good…
Peso drops vs dollar on GDP, trade reports
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO weakened versus the greenback on Tuesday after the country recorded a slower economic growth in the second…
DPWH hears private-sector concerns about BOT Law IRR
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By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday that it will convey to…
Manufacturing output up by 2.4% in June on economic reopening
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REUTERS FACTORY output was up 2.4% year on year in June, rising for a second straight month as the economy reopened further…
DoE worried about agency’s dual role as nuclear regulator, industry promoter
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PNRI.DOST.GOV.PH THE Department of Energy (DoE) said the nuclear power regulatory regime must resolve potential issues regarding the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s…
Budget dep’t releases additional P2B for DSWD crisis assistance program
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released an additional P2 billion for a Department of Social Welfare…
New product certification standards issued for manufacturers
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REUTERS THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said its Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) adopted in June a new set of…
House bill filed proposing online tracking system for revenue agencies
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PHILSTAR A BILL has been filed in the House of Representatives proposing the establishment of an online tracking system to monitor the…