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Marcos eyes bias for local materials for govt projects

October 30, 2023

Samuel Medenilla

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now eyeing a new measure which will prioritize the use of locally made building materials for government construction projects.
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DFA regains contact with some Filipinos in Gaza Strip

October 30, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

THE Philippine Embassy in Amman has regained contact with several families in Gaza Strip after losing contact with all of them for more than 30 hours since Israel expanded its ground military operations to Gaza.
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Immigration Bureau stops 5 Pinoys with fake docs, posing as govt workers

October 30, 2023

Joel R. San Juan

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Sunday that it has intercepted five Filipinos attempting to leave the country in the guise of being government workers.
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BOC sees full-year revenue goal being met, or breached

October 30, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is confident of meeting—even exceeding—its full-year tax collection targets on the back of higher tax volumes and improved efficiency in its operations.
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Senate defense panel backs reef damage case vs China

October 30, 2023

Butch Fernandez

THE chairman of the Senate Defense committee is supporting the plans of the Executive to file a case against China for environmental damage to Philippine reefs and corals, saying the issue at stake “transcends territorial claims and disputes” because t...

PAPI poll has ex-president Duterte leading Senate race

October 30, 2023

THE Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) said its latest senatorial survey covering select barangays nationwide showed former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leading the race.
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UN reso on Gaza a ‘dishonor’ to memory of 4 OFWs–DFA

October 30, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

THE Philippine government fully supports the call for a ceasefire in Gaza Strip, but was forced to abstain from an Arab-sponsored resolution in the United Nations General Assembly because it fell short of condemning the Hamas attacks that killed 1,400 ...

PCCI declares QC as most business-friendly

October 30, 2023

THE Quezon City government’s relentless efforts to further enhance the city’s business climate received another boost during the 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel.
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PHL CCC to push for global fund for climate adaptation at COP28

October 30, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) said it will push for the creation of global funding for climate adaptation during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month.
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4Ps beneficiaries to get Tesda training–DHSUD

October 30, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

BENEFICIARIES of the administration’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program will receive training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development ...

Comelec Chair: ‘Don’t mess with our business’

October 30, 2023

Patrick V. Miguel, Butch Fernandez and Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

THE chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned rabble-rousers to refrain from throwing a monkey wrench in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30 as he said the Comelec is fully-ready for the electoral pro...

PHL repatriates rescued birds back to Indonesia

October 30, 2023

Jonathan L. Mayuga

NOT everything repatriated are humans.
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WFH, asynchronous classes allowed for week of holidays

October 30, 2023

Samuel Medenilla

MALACAÑANG has allowed government employees to work from home while public schools implement “asynchronous classes” on Tuesday, October 31.
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‘Zombeauties’ remind COP5 delegates on horrors of mercury-laced cosmetics

October 30, 2023

Jonathan L. Mayuga

ENVIRONMENTAL group EcoWaste Coalition is calling on parties to the Minamata Convention to eliminate all-mercury-added cosmetics from physical and online markets.
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‘Govt must file cases against onion hoarders’

October 30, 2023

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

Farmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) has called on the national government to file cases against the traders who hoarded onions.
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‘Bidding for microgrid system devt good for 15k households’

October 30, 2023

A competitive bidding for the development of microgrid systems in remote areas scheduled by end of this year is expected to benefit over 15,000 households, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
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PES confab to tackle steps toward PH DevPlan success

October 30, 2023

THE Philippine Economic Society (PES) announced that its 61st Annual Meeting and Conference on November 7 to November 8 would look at ways to contribute to a transformed, dynamic and resilient economy in line with the country’s new development blueprin...

Biosecure swine demonstration farm unveiled in Ilocos

October 30, 2023

The first biosecure swine multiplier technology-demonstration farm has been launched in Ilocos Region as part of the Marcos administration’s program to fight African swine fever (ASF).
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Green Climate Fund renews FAO accreditation

October 30, 2023

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has renewed the accreditation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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LGU support key to reviving PHL coconut sector–solon

October 30, 2023

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

The “all-out support” of local government units (LGUs) in coconut-producing areas is crucial to the revival of the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) ambitious coconut replanting initiative, according to a senior lawmaker.
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Low contribution of OFW SSS-members mulled over

October 30, 2023

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

THE chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs said the Lower Chamber is now studying a sustainable solution for the social security and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the Social Security System (SSS) revealed that only...

Current trends in remote working

October 30, 2023

KPMG Perspectives

OVER the past three years, remote work has become an integral part of our working world. The ability to work from anywhere has transformed how we work, removing geographical limitations and reshaping the traditional office-based model.
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PNB inks deal with SG firm to enhance loan processing

October 30, 2023

THE Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) announced last week that its officials signed a Memorandum of Agreement with executives of Integro Technologies Pte. Ltd. (ITPL) last September 27 to further enhance the processing of business loan transactions.
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Consumption, housing spend drive loan appetite–BSP poll

October 30, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

DEMAND for bank loans is expected to increase this quarter with higher spending and investment from both households and enterprises, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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IEMOP: Power spot market prices in Luzon up in October

October 30, 2023

The average electricity spot market prices in Luzon as of October 28 rose to P6.74 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from the previous month’s average of P4.87 per kWh, as plant shutdowns reduced power supply.
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FLI bond offer gets nod of SEC

October 30, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the shelf registration of Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) for up to P35 billion of fixed-rate bonds.
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Converge improves ESG risk score, now ‘low risk’ in recent Sustainalytics report

October 28, 2023

Manila Standard Business

Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has earned an upgraded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk rating, and is now classified as ‘low risk,’ based on the recent assessment by ESG and corporate governance analytics firm Sustainalytics. The company improved its overall ESG risk score to 19.6 or ‘low risk,’ […]
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QC government to host ‘Future of Work Conference’ in November

October 28, 2023

Manila Standard Business

To prepare business establishments for the future of work, the Quezon City government will be holding the “Innovate.Adapt.Thrive: The Quezon City Future of Work Conference 2023” on November 13 and 14, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas, Quezon City. The two-day conference will communicate relevant knowledge and best practices in creating safe, inclusive, […]
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Budget gap narrows to P983.5 billion in January-September

October 26, 2023

Jasper Y. Arcalas

THE state’s budget deficit in January to September narrowed by nearly 3 percent to P983.5 billion but it missed its programmed deficit as national government spending slowed during the period.
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Manila keen on forging defense pact with Tokyo

October 26, 2023

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz and Samuel P. Medenilla

Following the recent incident involving Chinese ships within the country’s maritime territory, the Philippines will push for the signing of a new bilateral defense agreement with Japan during the visit of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the country nex...

‘Bumper crop will temper inflation’

October 26, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) said inflation may start easing this month as it is seeing less pressure on domestic prices because of the availability of certain food items and the “timely” arrival of imports.
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‘PHL aims to lead world’s march toward clean energy solutions’

October 26, 2023

Lorenz S. Marasigan

THE Philippines is positioning itself as a leader in the global shift towards clean and sustainable energy solutions, the chief of the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Wednesday.
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UST tops off Henry Sy Sr. Hall at Manila campus

October 26, 2023

UST celebrated the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall at its Manila campus on October 7, 2023.
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DFA in talks with Israel, Palestine for release of Pinoy ‘hostages’

October 26, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

Manila is in talks with Tel-Aviv, Ramallah and other governments for the safe release of two Filipinos who were “assumed” to be taken as hostages by the Hamas militants during the October 7 attacks in southern Israel.
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MMDA to raise fines for bus lane violators

October 26, 2023

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Wednesday that it will raise the penalties slapped against vehicle owners who will disregard the rules governing the exclusive city bus lane along Edsa.
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BOI: Investment approvals to hit P1T by end-October

October 26, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

The Board of Investments (BOI) said it is optimistic of hitting its initial investment approvals target of P1 trillion by the end of October.
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Austria will recruit thousands of Pinoy skilled workers

October 26, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

Around 500 skilled Filipino workers (OFW) will be deployed to Austria annually under a new pact signed by the Department of the Migrant Workers (DMW) with the European country.
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Gibo: PHL open to WPS talks, but China’s stance, conduct may spoil such possibility

October 26, 2023

Rex Anthony Naval

While the Philippines is open to talks to address the issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the lack of transparency within the Chinese government and its overextending claims that encroach into the country’s maritime territories is making the holdi...