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DSWD: Giving cash more practical than bags of rice

The Department of Social Welfare and Development stands by its position that it is “more practical and efficient” to give the P600/month rice subsidy to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in cash rather than actual bags of rice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply

MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

High rice prices to persist until September – DA

Despite sufficient rice stocks in the first half of the year, elevated rice prices may persist until September due to high international prices caused by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

DOE expects approval of zero-tariff on all EVs this year

The Department of Energy (DOE) is hopeful that the incentives on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) will be extended to two-wheeled and three-wheeled units this year to help boost EV adoption in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Expanded irrigation to boost Iloilo rice output

The expansion of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project is expected to increase local rice production in Iloilo by almost 140,000 metric tons, the Department of Agriculture said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA s original powers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DA: Philippines needs P1.3 trillion to boost farm output

The country will need P1.3 trillion worth of investments in the next few years to boost rice production, reduce wastage of agricultural products and ensure the country’s food security, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam

MAY kabuuang 12,246 na law graduate sa bansa ang nagparehistro para sa 2024 online Bar examination na pangangasiwaan ng Supreme Court (SC) sa Setyembre. The post 12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Some firms still violate ease of doing biz law despite Arta

The Anti-Red Tape Authority-Eastern Mindanao Region (Arta-EastMin) revealed that there are still several businesses in their jurisdiction that violate the implementation of the Ease-of-Doing-Business Law and other red tape concerns despite the agency’s comprehensive collaboration with other security and law enforcement......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Marcos signs expanded Centenarian Law 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act 11982 on Monday granting benefits to octogenarians and nonagenarians. The law covers Filipinos residing in the Philippines or abroad......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

College of Law sa CatSU, matutupad na – Dr. Azanza

Malapit ng maisakatuparan sa Catanduanes State University (CATSU) ang makasaysayang pagbubukas ng College of Law. Sa isang pahayag kamakailan sa kanyang facebook, ibinahagi ni CatSU President Patrick Alain T. Azanza na malapit na ang pagbubukas ng kursong Juris Doctor o Bachelor of Laws sa lalawigan ng Catanduanes na matagal ng inaabangan. Ayon kay Dr. Azanza, […] The post College of Law sa CatSU, matutupad na – Dr. Azanza appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

SPNEC swings to profit in Q1

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. swung back to profitability in the first quarter on the back of strong contributions of its operating assets......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

UnionBank to scale up retail business this year

Union Bank of the Philippines is further growing its retail business and enhancing its profitability this year, along with unlocking the full potential of the acquired consumer segment of Citi and maintaining the growth of its digital bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Business units power up AEV profit to P4.9 billion in Q1

Conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) registered strong profitability in the first quarter, driven by higher contributions from its business units......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Fewer ads take toll on GMA’s profitability

Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. booked fewer advertising placements in the first quarter, causing its revenue to fall and consequently squeezing its profit......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Megawide returns to profit in 2023

Megawide Construction Corp. swung to profitability in 2023 on the back of strong revenues from its construction business......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Shakey‘s delivers higher profit last year

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. was on a roll in 2023, ending the year with strong profitability amid inflationary pressures......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024

Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Cosco nets P12.4 billion in 2023

Lucio Co’s listed retail holding firm Cosco Capital Inc. registered a  slight improvement in profitability in 2023, driven by strong operating performance from all business segments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024