100K MT imported galunggong diverted to markets
At least 100,000 metric tons of imported galunggong or round scad were diverted to wet markets during the last nine months, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Prices of food supplies in Mindanao markets soar amid Ramadhan
The Bangsamoro government and its constituent-local government units have fused ranks to stop the practice of unscrupulous traders to increase prices of food supplies they sell in markets during the Islamic Ramadhan season......»»
Shares gain anew, track upswing in US markets
Local shares sustained its recovery, tracking the upswing in US markets......»»
Philippines among most friendly markets for consumer brands in AsPac
The Philippines is among the most friendly markets in Asia Pacific (AsPac) for incumbent consumer brands, according to global consultancy Bain and Co......»»
BPI eyes return to debt markets in 1st half
Bank of the Philippine Islands is looking to tap the local and foreign debt markets within the first half of the year to raise funds to refinance its maturing obligations and beef up its lending portfolio......»»
Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence: 1 dead, 30 injured
SINGAPORE — A passenger died, and several others sustained injuries when a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight traveling from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore experienced severe turbulence in the air. In a Facebook post on May 21, SIA said the aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3:45 pm. Several media outlets in Thailand reported.....»»
2 Best Ways to Save Up for Something
Sometimes, you find yourself unable to afford something you desire. While resorting to debt might seem convenient, it’s far from ideal. Saving money is a superior alternative, albeit challenging. Often, the struggle lies in maintaining savings, as funds intended for one purpose end up diverted elsewhere. We’re all familiar with the difficulty of saving money. […].....»»
Crash blocks motorway in central Auckland
Police are assisting FENZ with a crash at the city end of the Northwestern Motorway (SH 16) this afternoon.At around 2.42pm, we were notified of a single vehicle and trailer crash.Thankfully, no one has been injured.The crash occurred near the Grafton Bridge and has blocked the Stanley Street exit.All traffic is being diverted along the Wellesley Street exit.Traffic management is in p.....»»
Philippine FDA Bans 3 Lead-Containing Spray Paints
15 May 2024, Quezon City. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as per DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-24.In three successive advisories posted on the FDA website on May 14, the FDA announced that the following products were te.....»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
FDA pina-recall ang chemo drug na kontaminado ng ‘bacteria’
NAGLABAS na ng pangalawang kautusan ang Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kaugnay sa pag-recall ng imported na chemotherapy drug na “Trexasaph.” Ito ay matapos malaman na karamihan nito ay kontaminado sa bacteria na nagdudulot ng nakamamatay na impeksyon. Sa ilalim ng Advisory No. 2024-0741 ng ahensya na may petsang May 3, iniutos ni FDA.....»»
Philippines total external trade shrinks by 15.4 pct in March
MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods recorded a year-on-year decrease of 15.4 percent in March to 15.44 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. Of the total external trade in March, 60.3 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA data showed the trade deficit in March amounted to 3.....»»
Internal revenue stamps for vape products mandatory by June
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. reminded the public that internal revenue stamps will be mandatory for all imported and locally manufactured vape products in the market by June 1, 2024, as stated in Revenue Memorandum Circular 59-2024......»»
New Car District showroom opens to address demand for local and imported cars
In response to the rising demand for premium brand-new and pre-owned cars, Car District opens its showroom along M.L. Quezon Street, Casuntingan, Mandaue City, Cebu, curating a collection of foreign and local car brands for its discerning clientele. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the opening of the new Car District showroom was led by Jonas Dy.....»»
Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»
Cops seize 45 boxes of imported cigarettes in Sulu
Policemen on Sunday confiscated 45 large boxes of cigarettes from Indonesia ready for delivery to local buyers. These were found in a barangay in the seaside Indanan town in Sulu......»»
Nestlé backs special duties to aid local coffee industry
Nestlé Philippines Inc. supports the use of collected special duties on imported coffee products by the government to develop the country’s domestic coffee industry, a ranking executive said......»»
Milk tariff collections rise by 31% to P2.4 billion
Revenues raised by the government from various imported milk products jumped by 31 percent to P2.36 billion in 2023, the highest in at least eight years, from P1.8 billion in 2022......»»
Philippines external trade drops 2.1 pct in January
MANILA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined 2.1 percent year-on-year in January to 16.09 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Of the total external trade in January, 63.1 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said trade deficit in January amounted to 4.22 billion dollars.....»»
Farmers’ group: High retail prices of rice to persist
High retail prices of rice will persist as imported varieties dominate the local market, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura president Rosendo So said yesterday......»»
‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’
Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»