Gov't keeps lowered GDP growth goal
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THE GOVERNMENT is retaining its lowered gross domestic product (GDP) target for 2021 as it aims for economic growth to breach 5%…
PEZA renews appeal for revenue-based remote work rules
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PHILSTAR By Jenina P. Ibanez, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will renew its appeal for an outsourcing remote work…
Illicit cigarettes take up 10% of market
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The Bureau of Customs Port of Cagayan de Oro destroyed illicit cigarettes worth P30 million on Sept. 8. — COURTESY OF BUREAU…
Asian factories shake off lockdown blues, now face supply headaches
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REUTERS TOKYO — Asia’s factory activity stepped up a gear in October as emerging economies saw coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections subside,…
ESG funds to encourage shift to sustainability
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INVESTMENT funds focused on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics of businesses can help promote sustainability and climate change action. “With…
Coca-Cola Philippines plans to phase out sachets by 2022
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COCA-COLA Philippines plans to ramp up the use of recycled plastic in its products and exit the sachet industry by next year,…
Lending growth seen subdued this year
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BW FILE PHOTO LENDING is expected to see subdued growth this year as banks remain risk averse amid the coronavirus disease 2019…
MNRC revises microfinance NGO accreditation guidelines
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THE Microfinance NGO Regulatory Council (MNRC) is looking to revise its guidelines for the accreditation of microfinance nongovernment organizations (MF-NGO) for 2022…
Film fest centers on the youth's stories of climate change
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FILMS convey stories and information that can change a person’s perspective and attitude towards various topics. While they are also entertaining, a…
BSP operations vs counterfeiters lead to seizure of over 500 fake banknotes
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THE CENTRAL BANK’S enforcement operations led to the confiscation of over 500 counterfeit notes valued at P480,000. THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas…