(MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has lauded the renewed commitment of President Marcos to adequately fund the “ambitious” program of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028. The...
The government is seeking to maximize the country’s abundant mineral resources to utilize its potential for more high-quality job opportunities, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Friday, May 10. Speaking at a forum on the Philippine mining industry, NEDA Secretary...
Several manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) have voluntarily implemented a 60-day price freeze on select basic goods to address rising prices and mitigate the impact of El Nino on consumers, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement...
The JAC JS6, imported and distributed under Astara Philippines. Those somewhat familiar with the auto industry likely know that several auto brands have a common parent. For instance, there’s General Motors, which owns Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. Across the pond, Volkswagen Auto Group...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 8 expressed her disappointment at Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo for lying at the continuation of the Senate’s investigation on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) activities in the country. Hontiveros...
Amid continuing high vacancy rate and lukewarm overall real estate industry in the country, a buoyant retail sector is expected to provide the much-needed breather with more landlords aggressively undertaking renovations along with more mall completion as foreign brands are testing the local...
Recognizing the need for equal opportunity for all in the workplace, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) launched a livelihood project dubbed as "Karunungang Pangkabuhayan Pangkababaihan" to reintegrate women into the workplace and provide them with the opportunity to earn decent...
Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours. Just last week, the Transportation Department announced a rule requiring airlines to pay quick and automatic refunds. President Joe Biden touted the rule,...
The Filipino Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (FCGCC) said that the public should avoid discrimination on the recent issue of the alleged influx of Chinese students in the town of Tuguegarao, Cagayan. In a statement, the organization said there must be a proper venue for the issue among the...
The Philippines has one of the longest coastlines at 36,289 kilometers, the 5 th longest in the world. The country’s thriving salt industry, mostly from Occidental Mindoro, Pangasinan, Bulacan, and Cavite, in the 90’s was able to supply about 85 percent of local requirements. An Act for...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to review the Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) in order to reinstate the National Food...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left), and Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco (Facebook) It's high time for the Senate to act on a proposed law that would lay down State policy for the full development of the Philippine natural...
