Economy

THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said 12 onion traders sought to corner the import market in violation of competition law. The traders imported…

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is making progress on proposals to modernize and upgrade three regional airports.  “For Laguindingan airport, the…

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said damage caused by Tropical Storm Enteng to public infrastructure amounted to P139.56 million.  In…

AGRICULTURAL damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) was estimated at P360.18 million, by the Department of Agriculture (DA). In…

THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it signed an investment promotion and facilitation agreement with the Batangas government to expedite investment approvals. “The…

ACTING Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said her department is in talks with the Department of Tourism (DoT) to attract more foreign visitors.…

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter LISTED mining companies are expected to post improved results during the second half of the year due to…

THE SUGAR Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it is planning to allocate the entire incoming sugar crop for domestic use due to an expected…

THE Department of Energy (DoE) is looking to tap the National Power Corp. (Napocor) to test biofuels in its diesel power generators. Energy…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter EIGHT8ATE Holdings, Inc., which controls the Wendy’s and Conti’s restaurant brands, said the bulk of its new…