Students answer test questions at a state high school in Manila. — REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterFOREIGN higher education institutions (FHEIs) that establish branch campuses in the Philippines with local partners have been declared eligible for incentives outlined in the amended 2022 Strategic Investment

A farmer threshes newly harvested palay grains at a ricefield in Mogpog, Marinduque in central Philippines, March 22, 2016. — REUTERSBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterOUTPUT of palay, or unmilled rice, declined to a four-year low of 19.09 million metric tons (MMT) in 2024, the Philippine

REUTERSMEAT IMPORTS rose 19.4% by volume in the 11 months to November, led by pork and beef, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).The BAI reported meat shipments of 1.33 billion kilograms in the first 11 months. Meat imports in November grew 46.7% to

REUTERSTHE Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) posted passenger throughput of more than 50 million in 2024, up nearly 11%, powered by the increase in the overall number of flights and the boom in domestic travel.The Manila International Airport Authority reported that the gateway booked passenger

PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBUDGET Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of P30.41 billion to fund the pensions of military retirees in the first quarter. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the fund release has been charged to the Pension and Gratuity Fund of

FREEPIKTHE packaging industry’s growth is expected to lag that of gross domestic product (GDP) this year due to high raw material costs, the Asia Packaging Federation said.“It will be a bit slower … because of the rising costs of packaging materials as the materials are

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has deferred ruling on National Power Corp. (NPC) petitions regarding the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME), citing the need for further evaluation, saying that a resolution is expected within the first quarter.“Given the pending issues that need

REUTERSTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said that it lifted a ban on meat imports from Russia after veterinary officials declared that country free of foot and mouth disease (FMD).In Memorandum Order No. 3, the DA said that it would now allow shipments animals susceptible to

THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz as its new director general.“I am deeply honored by the opportunity to serve the country together with the men and women of IPOPHL,” Ms. Da Costa-Villaluz said

STRONG GROUP ATHLETICS STRONG GROUP ATHLETICS (SGA) will start its redemption against four fancied squads in Group A in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship firing off on Friday at the Al Nasr Club.Mentored by Charles Tiu, SGA faces a tall order right off the

VANIE GANDLER — PVLGames on Thursday(PhilSports Arena)4 p.m. – Akari vs Nxled6:30 p.m. – Choco Mucho vs PLDTIT WILL BE a long, hard road to glory for Cignal minus its two former pillars Ces Molina and Riri Meneses.But so far, the HD Spikers are finding