Shares drop on profit taking as conflict worsens
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STOCKS slid on Wednesday on profit taking and as Russia continued to attack Ukraine, affecting prices of oil and commodities. The benchmark…
Peso drops vs dollar as tensions deepen
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO weakened versus the greenback on Wednesday as Russia continued to attack Ukraine, which has caused oil supply…
Nuclear policy expected to be issued soon, Energy dep’t says
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REUTERS THE Department of Energy (DoE) said on Wednesday that it expects President Rodrigo R. Duterte to issue an executive order (EO)…
DENR, water regulators ready contingency plans as Angat levels drop
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PHILSTAR THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is working on contingency measures for the dry season amid low…
PHL not following through on ‘circular economy’ measures
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THE Philippines has ample legislation to facilitate a transition to a low-waste, circular economy, but has not managed to shepherd any of…
DTI urged to make more use of price control powers
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GROUPS representing small farmers and laborers said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) needs to use its power to keep prices…
IP application process moves entirely online with issuance of electronic patent certificates
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THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it launched an electronic certificate of patent program, known as Patent eCert, on…
PHL seen carving out niche as alternative metals source if major suppliers falter
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THE Philippines could position itself as an alternative metals supplier if major producers like Indonesia take their output off global markets, or…
Fertilizer subsidies, LGU rice procurement readied to cushion inflation impact of Ukraine crisis
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REUTERS THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is preparing for any inflation fallout from the invasion of Ukraine by allocating more…
Attracting foreign investment in the post-pandemic future
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With the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the decline in cases, we see signs of a rebound for the Philippine economy….