UNSPLASHBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterSUGAR PRODUCTION for crop year 2024-2025 is now expected to come in at 1.837 million metric tons (MMT), with output so far having already exceeded the initial forecast of 1.782 MMT, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).Currently, sugar produced
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE National Food Authority (NFA) said it will augment its storage capacity for rice by 200,000 metric tons (MT) within two years to enable more grain purchases from farmers.It said it will also need more capacity to supply the government’s P20-per-kilo subsidized
PACKWORKS.IOMONTHLY SPENDING in small mom-and-pop stores, known as sari-sari stores, fell to P689 in 2024, from the 2023 average of P781, according to tech startup Packworks, which offers apps to help store owners manage their businesses.“Packworks’ data also showed that while Filipinos on average spent
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterLEGISLATORS need to pass a budget reform bill that will compel the government to spend responsibly in the face of a deteriorating national debt position, a Congressional think tank said.In a report, the Congressional Policy and Budget Research
REUTERSTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is concerned about the potential for increased trade costs brought about by disruptions to long-established multilateral trading systems.The Philippines backs an “open, rules-based multilateral trading system that upholds fairness, transparency, and inclusivity — crucial to building
On May 8, the BIR issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 47-2025 clarifying some issues regarding the value-added tax (VAT) on digital services imposed by Republic Act No. 12023.Earlier, the BIR issued Revenue Regulations No. 03-2025, which left taxpayers with a lot of questions on
Bielefeld, Germany – The city’s iconic Hermannsdenkmal statue has received a bold makeover thanks to Schüco, a leading company in windows, doors, and façades. In celebration of DSC Arminia Bielefeld’s historic achievement in reaching the final of the German Cup, Schüco has outfitted the statue
COMMISSION on Elections Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia at the proclamation rites for the 59 winning party-list groups at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Monday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterTHE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday proclaimed 59 party-list representatives
Workers load sacks of flour in a delivery truck in Manila, July 11, 2022. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterTHE Philippine government will expand its subsidized rice program to more provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao starting in July, as
(L-R) US AMBASSADOR MaryKay L. Carlson, US Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton Commanding Officer Captain Brian Krautler and Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan stand before the USCGC Stratton at the Puerto Princesa Port. — US EMBASSYA US Coast Guard (USCG) ship has
Senator wants harmonized tax rates on vapes - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL PALMAA SENATOR on Monday said that tax rates for vape and nicotine products
Marcos open to truce with Dutertes - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Monday conveyed his willingness to reconcile with the Duterte