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Philippines bans poultry products from 2 U.S. states

MANILA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has banned the imports of domesticated and wild birds, including poultry meat and eggs, from the U.S. states of California and Ohio, the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the move was due to the outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the two areas. "The rapid spre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

DENR to shorten permit process for mining

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources plans to implement “parallel” processing of mining permits this year to shorten bureaucratic approval of prospective mining operations to as fast as one year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Resort charges mayor due to excessive force during closure

MANILA, Philippines — A resort in Panglao, Bohol, which was recently ordered to shut operations due to lack of business permit, filed charges against town Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay and others due to the alleged use of “excessive force” during the closure. Criminal and civil cases were filed last April 26 at the Office of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

DTI Reminds Businesses to Secure Permits for Promotions

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has emphasized the necessity for businesses to obtain permits before conducting promotions. DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles stated that such activities fall under the agency’s jurisdiction and require permits. Nograles warned that failing to secure a DTI permit for promotions could lead to penalties. DTI maintains a team […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

LTO reminds motorists to renew driver’s licenses

The Land Transportation Office has advised motorists with expiring licenses this month to renew their driver’s permit before April 30......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

ARTA targets 120 LGUs for full permit automation

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is helping 120 local government units to fully automate their business permits processing this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Filinvest cleared to sell P10 billion fixed bonds

Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Fiesta Señor Fluvial Procession 2024: Coast Guard grants permit to 183 vessels

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A total of 183 vessels have already registered for the Fiesta Señor fluvial procession 2024 scheduled on Saturday, Jan. 20. The number was based on number of applications received and approved by the Coast Guard District Central Visayas as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The deadline for the submission.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Inflation quickens to 3.9% in May

Inflation hit a six-month high in May, driven by faster upticks in utility and transport costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Factory gate prices post slower decline

Producer prices continued to decline at a slower pace in April due mainly to the faster increase in prices of computer and electronic products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Government urged to invest on boosting internet connection

Concerned stakeholders are urging the government to focus more on boosting the Philippines' investment in broadband connections, noting the growing need for faster and better internet connection among Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Credit growth climbs to 11-month high in March

Consumer loans jumped by 25.4 percent to P1.32 trillion in March, slightly faster than the 25.2 percent expansion a month ago......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’

As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Inflation up slightly, but still within target

The rate of increase in the average prices of consumer goods and services typically purchased by Filipinos rose slightly to 3.8 percent in April from 3.7 percent in March, driven by faster increases in food and transport costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Let’s double down on digital!

Filipinos deserve better, cheaper, faster and far more accessible internet services......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Villar lauds focus on faster ROW process

Senate Deputy Majority Floor Leader and former public works secretary Mark Villar had lauded President Marcos’ move to create an inter-agency committee to speed up the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW), saying this will be crucial to managing the cost of vital rail transportation infrastructure project and in ensuring that timelines are met......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Trade deficit narrows in February

The Philippines posted its narrowest trade deficit in five months in February as exports grew at a faster pace than imports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year

The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Government to issue guidelines for faster mining permits

The government is expected to issue the guidelines for streamlining the processing of mining permits within the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024