CeMap to DTI: Curb uninspected imported cement in PH
CeMap to DTI: Curb uninspected imported cement in PH.....»»
‘Cemex will remain a listed company’
The Consunji Group has no intention to delist cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) in the Philippine Stock Exchange following its $305.6 million acquisition......»»
Consunji Group to acquire Cemex for $305.6 million
The Consunji Group is solidifying its entry into the cement business with a $305.6-million acquisition in Cemex Asian South East Corp., the principal shareholder of Cemex Holdings Philippines......»»
P65-M worth shabu destroyed in Sulu the unusual way
Officials on Wednesday constructed an iconic marker in the premises of a court in Patikul, Sulu from a mixture of cement and P65 million worth of shabu confiscated in anti-narcotics operations in the island province in the past 14 months......»»
Toledo Trojans cement top spot position in PCAP All-Filipino Conference
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans bagged a win and a loss in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, April 20. It was after the Trojans beat the Quezon City Simba’s Tribe, but faltered against the Manila Load Manna Knights in their second match. However, despite splitting.....»»
Samar I continues to build road connectivity in Calbayog City
A 350-meter Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) with a width of five (5) meters is built in the said area to replace the footh path that residents would trudge in order to reach said barangays......»»
CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions
City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions. The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»
Cemex impacts circular economy
Cemex Philippines, one of the leading cement manufacturers in the country, makes a significant impact on the circular economy through its co-processing technology and Regenera......»»
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.....»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»
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,.....»»
‘Traders divert imported fish to evade VAT’
Unscrupulous fish importers are diverting frozen stocks of round scad (galunggong), bonito (tulingan) and mackerel (alumahan) to the wet markets to evade paying value added tax (VAT), the Department of Agriculture said yesterday......»»
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.....»»