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THE Department of Finance (DOF) is pushing for the reduction of rice tariffs to as low as zero percent to cushion the impact of rising world market rice prices and temper the increase of the price of the staple locally.

Low-paid workers in the Philippines, including those in agriculture and fishery sectors, face economic challenges as their average daily basic pay remains below the poverty threshold. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, skilled agricultur...

Tourism recovery in Asia may slow in the second half of the year due to moderating arrivals from major markets. Oxford Economics projects economic growth to sputter, citing factors like pent-up demand waning and consumer spending moderation. While Chin...

THE Board of Investments (BOI) is close to hitting the P729-billion mark of investment approvals recorded in 2022 as it has approved P720 billion worth of investment projects as of August 2023.

AMID the controversy on the granting of big confidential and intel funds to civilian agencies, the Senate vowed to push for higher intelligence funds for the “defenders of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast G...

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go stressed the need to address mental health concerns of Filipino youth as he pushed passage pf Senate Bill No. 1786, which seeks to mandate public higher education institutions (HEIs) to establish Mental Health Offices in ...

THE vice chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation on Sunday called on the national government to address the unfilled positions, the annual shortage of health care workers, the non-disbursement of Covid-19 allowance and the allocation of the h...

MAY the minor children intervene in the same custody proceeding instituted by one of their parents against the other?

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go calls on government to provide more support to small farmers as they are the backbone of the nation’s economy and play a crucial role in maintaining the country’s food security. 

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte—Early childbearing is seen to become more prevalent anew in the Philippines, as it breeds an alarming new trend post-pandemic, when restrictive health protocols on social or physical distancing is no longer in effect, following th...

NEW YORK—The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa caucuses as candidates battle for their party’s presidential nomination. But as the 2024 campaign comes into greater focus, the usual frenzy is yieldi...

The Middle East is home to some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. Overseeing close to $3 trillion of assets, these investing giants have become key players in global dealmaking. 

Impact assessment has a critical role in the field of science and technology (S&T) as a key element in the innovation ecosystem.

THE Science Communicators Philippines Inc. (SciCommPh) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) teamed up to promote the outputs of science and technology (S&T) research, development and innov...

Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity.

This was how Dr. Rico J. Cabangon, deputy director of Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute, described the recent exhibit of DOST-FPRDI’s Artist and Industrial Designer Chris Rana of avant-garde art ...

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE—In his in-flight news conference returning from Mongolia on Monday, Pope Francis outlined his vision for the upcoming synodal assembly in October, which he said should be a prayerful exercise in dialogue free from ideology, not ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila announced it has divested from fossil fuels, the largest contributor to climate change, and what it called “other destructive businesses.”

Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro, McDonald’s executives, and San Roque Elementary School officials ready the McDonald’s ReClassified chairs made entirely from decommissioned seats, tables, plastic, wood, and steel from renovated McDonald’s stores.

Citi Philippines joined colleagues around the world in contributing to the welfare of the community by returning to in-person volunteering opportunities throughout the month of June, in recognition of Citi’s 18th annual Global Community Day (GCD). Wit...

Salmon, one of the Philippines’ leading fintech innovators, has selected Oradian as its technology partner, and adopted its advanced core system to drive its growth strategy. 

BAGUIO CITY – This year’s Victory Day celebration was made more meaningful as Philippine Veterans Bank unveiled its traveling World War II exhibit entitled “War of Our Fathers: A Brotherhood of Heroes” at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in B...

Araw Hospitality Group, the umbrella organization behind exciting concepts like Lihim Resorts in El Nido, Palawan, UNWND Boutique Hotel Chain, One Hagdan Villas, Kommons by Kamino in Boracay and more, announced a landmark partnership with the National...

Meralco Power Academy is hosting the first-ever Giga Summit on Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Future Grid. Scheduled to take place from September 11 to 13 at The Fifth at Rockwell in Makati City, the 3-day event aims to foster knowledge ex...

PHL, Australia begin a new chapter in decades-long alliance amid evolving geopolitical developments

Thinking of getting a pet? 🐶🐱 Make sure you're prepared for the financial aspects of pet ownership. From initial expenses to unexpected vet bills, it's crucial to budget wisely. Learn how to manage pet costs and explore cost-saving tips in this informa...

PHOENIX—Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family. She worries about travelers and airport officials misinterpreting his forgetfulness or habit o...

LEGAZPI CITY—More than 5,000 indigent senior citizens from six towns and one city in Albay province have received their pension from the provincial government covering April to June this year.