APPROVED building permits continued to decline by record double digits in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The PSA, citing preliminary data,…
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FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the budget surplus recorded in January is unlikely to continue in the following months. Asked if the…
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P7.5-B Acciona solar power plant breaks ground in Cebu a year after contract award
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said the green lane-certified P7.5-billion Daanbantayan Solar Power Plant in northern Cebu has commenced with construction. With its…
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Cagayan Valley agriculturists develop zero-energy cooler to reduce vegetable waste
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said its Cagayan Valley office has developed a zero-energy cooling chamber designed to extend the shelf life of…
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THE Department of Energy (DoE) encouraged the public to participate in the annual observance of Earth Hour and adopt responsible energy and water…
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THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said it will seek a higher budget allocation next year to help fund a 30% across-the-board increase…
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PINEAPPLE OUTPUT is expected to grow this year, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), in response to increasing demand from China and…
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THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said courses and certificate programs on competition law that it is offering to lawyers and other professionals will…
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By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter COMPANIES offering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs must provide more opportunities for women to address…
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RICE IMPORTS fell 46% year on year to 641,000 metric tons (MT) in the year to date ending March 13, which industry representatives…