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CCAP: Current credit card rate cap sufficient

The Credit Card Association of the Philippines said it fully supports the assessment process of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in adjusting or keeping the cap on credit card charges, adding that the current ceiling is sufficient......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Bunye: The current state of Philippine banking

Bunye: The current state of Philippine banking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed

The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Rice inflation to remain elevated until August – DA

“This is the result of the engagements of President Marcos and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel last year with the importers to bring in supply in preparation for El Niño.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

‘Mutt & Jeff’ giving Pinoys a bad name

Among serious breeders and importers of game fowl, one of the key elements in bringing good material from the United States and elsewhere is having an experienced professional shipper who consolidates birds coming from different parts of the United States, Mexico and, on rare occasions, from Europe or Australia and ships them to Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

BOC creates body to solve trade woes

The Bureau of Customs has established an advisory council that aims to address trade bottlenecks and enhance trade facilitation among importers and business groups amid a changing global environment......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Traders, importers to buy local raw sugar at premium

Sugar traders are keen on purchasing 300,000 metric tons of local raw sugar at a premium price in exchange for getting a priority allocation in future import programs of the government......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

IFC investing $500 million to address Philippines development challenges

The private sector arm of the World Bank Group is aiming to invest up to $500 million in the current fiscal year in the Philippines to support efforts to address climate change, financial inclusion and infrastructure development......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 3 February 2024

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim says no to independent Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 03 February) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has rejected the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent Mindanao. Murad instead urged Bangsamoro officials and residents to support the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

USDA to test ground beef in U.S. states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure the safety of the meat supply in states with outbreaks of bird.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Meat imports up 3 percent in Q1

The country’s meat imports grew by three percent to over 270,000 metric tons in the first quarter on the back of higher pork purchases, latest government data showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Here’s something unexpected for your kid’s lunchbox: Plant-based meat – including nuggets!

Inventory your fridge and pantry, fill them with unMEAT baon essentials that are wholesome, nourishing and equally satisfying—and here are ulam ideas that you can include in your weekly meal plan! #IBANAMun.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Recipe: Chef Jackie Ang Po s Fried Chicken Inasal

Well-known chef Jackie Ang Po of Fleur de Lys Patisserie has her own version of Chicken Inasal, which she breaded and fried instead of grilling the meat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024