Livestock, poultry production seen falling next year
LIVESTOCK and poultry production are expected to decline next year with imports admitted under lower tariffs discouraging producers from expanding, according to the Philippine Chamber of Food, Inc. (PCAFI).
National ID registrations running 10% below target
THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the sign-up numbers for the national ID, also known as the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) are 10% below...
PEZA cites ease of doing business as critical in attracting investment
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said ease of doing business considerations are a major factor when locators pick their global manufacturing hubs.
“This is...
Measure proposes reduced taxes for parents of children with special needs
A BILL seeking to grant tax cuts to parents of children with special needs has been filed at the House of Representatives.
The proposed law...
Power distributors with unapproved PSAs barred from passing on costs, ERC says
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will not allow power distributors to recover costs from consumers if they have failed to file or...
Rice imports to bolster supply during El Niño
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is expecting just under 500,000 metric tons (MT) of rice imports to arrive soon as the government...
Utilization remains sticking point in infra-heavy budget
THE National Government (NG) still needs to ensure efficient utilization of the budget as it redirects spending to infrastructure and social services, analysts said.
Aboitiz Construction enters tie-up with TESDA for facilities overhaul
ABOITIZ Construction, Inc. said it has entered into a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to assist the agency with...
Pork prices to remain high due to cost of feed, lingering ASF
PORK PRICES are expected to remain higher until next year, with feed still expensive and African Swine Fever (ASF) lingering in some regions.
BPO group calls CREATE law amendments crucial if industry is to meet 2024 revenue,...
THE IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) expressed support for amendments to the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE)...
Poverty rate not declining rapidly enough, Ibon Foundation says
THE GOVERNMENT must find sustainable and long-term solutions to generate quality jobs to reduce poverty more rapidly, according to the Ibon Foundation.
“Falling poverty should...
MSME training platform launched
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it launched a training platform designed to guide more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking...