The Commission on Audit (COA) has denied the petition for payment of P650 million in alleged dividends filed by Macrino A. Angeles against the Coconut Industry Investment Fund-Oil Mills Group (CIIF-OMG). The CIIF-OMG is a group of government-owned and controlled corporations registered under the...
In the competitive landscape of modern business, an exceptional Customer Experience (CX) has evolved from a desirable attribute to an absolute imperative. The Philippines, renowned for its exemplary customer support outsourcing services, remains a preferred choice for myriad businesses. Cynergy...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed "Philippine Mining Fiscal Regime Act", which seek to enhance the fiscal regime for the mining industry has gained penultimate approval in the House of Representatives. Approved on...
The dynamic world of insurance is punctuated by intricate operations, among which claims processing stands paramount. As insurance companies worldwide grapple with increasing claims and the accompanying complexities, many are turning to outsourcing as a viable solution. Within this context, the...
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DTI Usec. and Chief of Staff Carol Sanchez (left) and Alice Rawsthorn (right) speaking at the International Design Center The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), representatives from the Senate and Congress, and World Design Organization, along with...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has never tired of nurturing the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to reach their potential. While it is difficult to sustain the growth of MSMEs, there are those that stood out. Aside from their sheer passion and hard work,...
In today's rapidly changing business environment, companies across the globe are continuously seeking ways to optimize operations, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge. A transformative strategy gaining momentum in this quest is the outsourcing of finance and accounting (F&A)...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that passing the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act is the Senate’s response to the plea for assistance from salt industry stakeholders to revitalize their dying sector. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB photo) Voting...
Voting 22-0, the Senate approved the proposed bill that seeks to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the country. Approved on the third and final reading is Senate Bill No. 2243 or the proposed or the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act. "My wholehearted support and...
Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday, Sept. 11 pushed for clearer regulations on Halal certification amid the confusion brought by having two different agencies involved in the certification and accreditation. Sen. Robin Padilla presides over the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs...
There is an urgent need to promote and preserve the Philippine’s artisanal salt to preserve the country’s strong salt-making tradition, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said on Friday, September 8. The country's artisanal salt is an indigenous condiment that refers to unrefined...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has dismissed, due to pending Supreme Court (SC) cases, the petition for money claim filed by MTD Philippines, Inc. which sought the payment by the Calamba City government of P755,006,011.34 for the botched construction of the CALABARZON Regional Government Center in...
