THE REDUCTION in Philippine rice import tariffs could have a knock-on effect on global rice prices by inducing its major suppliers Vietnam and…
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OSAPIEA calls bureaucracy in healthcare approval process deterrent to investment
BUREAUCRACY in the approvals process for healthcare products is hindering the entry of investments, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to…
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JAPANESE medical instrument manufacturer Kaneko Medix, Inc. has registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to operate at an economic zone in…
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By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT must rationalize spending to meet its deficit and growth targets in the coming years, with…
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By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Philippines’ ambitions for attracting investment will hinge on improvements to its digital and physical infrastructure, according…
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World Bank appoints new country director overseeing Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
THE World Bank said it has appointed Turkish economist Zafer Mustafaoglu as its new country director for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam,…
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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it signed a partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. to train 6,000 micro, small and…
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REMITTANCES from overseas Filipinos are expected to grow by about 3% in 2024 and 2025, the World Bank (WB) said. In a…
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THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said more power consumers are adopting net-metering systems due to the easier registration process. “We see this growing…
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On June 13, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12001, or the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA),…