Palace encourages LGUs to seek out PPP infra projects
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has urged local governments to pursue public-private partnerships (PPPs) to build infrastructure within…
Early start to sugar milling seen easing shortages
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THE reopening of some sugar mills ahead of the traditional milling season is expected to address sugar supply concerns, according to the…
Tulfo threatens to summon officials of inefficient power co-ops before Senate Energy Committee
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THE CHAIRMAN of the Senate Energy Committee said he intends to summon or even file charges against officials of inefficient power cooperatives…
Workforce skills critical if Philippines is to gain from ‘demographic dividend’
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Grade 1 students attend class at St. Mary Elementary School in Marikina City, June 20. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS ANY RELIANCE…
BPOs hope to ride WFH wave by expanding to countryside
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REUTERS THE business process outsourcing (BPO) industry said 30% of its workforce has relocated to the countryside due to the pandemic, presenting…
PHL shift to LNG imports under threat from high gas prices
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REUTERS THE Philippines’ plan to import its natural gas needs following the depletion of the Malampaya field is being upended by the…
Ex-PEZA head claims investors confused by OIC arrangement
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THE FORMER director-general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said economic zone locators are finding it confusing to operate amid conflicting…
Let’s talk about sanctions
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In February, Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing down upon Moscow a regime of sanctions mostly from Western countries. What does it mean when…
PHL men’s team stuns Sweden with Paragua heroics on Board 1
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Grandmasters Mark Paragua — MARK PARAGUA FB PAGE GRANDMASTER (GM) Mark Paragua dug deep into his endgame bag of tricks as he…
Thrower Asusano captures lone gold for PHL bets in 11th ASEAN Para Games
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Golden throwCENDY Asusano shows winning form in ruling the women’s shot put F54 in athletic action at the Manahan Stadium in the…