Small rice retailers to get P15k

September 5, 2023
Small rice retailers may receive a one-time financial aid of up to P15,000 to mitigate their losses from buying more expensive stocks as Executive Order 39, which sets a price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice, took effect Tuesday. The Department of Social Welfare and Development said it is ready to provide this cash assistance […]
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Marcos: ASEAN poised to grow on mutual trade

September 5, 2023
Jakarta — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the economic growth of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations, citing the steady rise of intra-ASEAN trade and foreign direct investment inflows. “With a projected growth rate of 4.9 percent next year and a steady rise in intra-ASEAN trade and foreign direct investment inflows, ASEAN […]
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Inflation rises to 5.3% on higher rice, food, beverage prices—PSA

September 5, 2023
The rate of inflation rose to a two-month high of 5.3 percent in August after dropping for the last six months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday, blaming higher prices of food — particularly rice — and non-alcoholic beverages for the increase. National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Dennis Mapa said in an online […]
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Speaker: Summit opportune venue for PH investment

September 5, 2023
Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia presents an opportune venue for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to boost trade and investment between the Philippines and ASEAN member countries. “The ASEAN summit provides an excellent venue for President Marcos to showcase the distinct advantages the Philippines has as a trade […]
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DepEd: Intel agency vetted list of schools targeted by NPA recruiters

September 5, 2023
The list of 16 public high schools in Metro Manila allegedly targeted by New People’s Army recruitment has been vetted by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, the Department of Education said Tuesday. DepEd spokesman Undersecretary Michael Poa still refused to identify the schools, citing “the sensitive nature of the issue” but claimed all their information […]
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