THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it hopes to obtain an additional P2 billion for its 2026 budget, citing the need for more investment promotion and industry support.“We are still hoping that the P12 billion can still go up by another P2 billion,”
STRENGTHENING the Philippine investor base could help mitigate any potential volatility when investment flows dry up, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Wealth Chief Investment Officer Luis Antonio Zialcita said.“I guess one of the key things that we have to achieve… is a stronger local
DOF.GOV.PHIMPROVED household spending and base effects could boost the economy in the second half, helping the government meet the lower end of its 5.5% to 6.5% growth target, the Department of Finance (DoF) said.“We do think maybe the growth will be faster (in the second
Bids solicited for Samar-Leyte, Panay railway feasibility study - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is soliciting bids from consultants for
NLEX.COM.PHTHE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is hoping to double its investment approvals to P70 billion this year and breach P100 billion in funds remitted to the Treasury since 1993.“Last year, our investment approvals were around P30 billion, now it is already
PHL touted as potential golfing destination - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Tourism (DoT) said its Philippine Golf Experience (GolfEx) project hopes to position
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterCHINA’S MINISTRY of Education has renewed its warning to Chinese students considering studying in the Philippines, citing what it described as a worsening security situation for its nationals in the country.In a Facebook post on Saturday, the Chinese Embassy
MEMBERS of the Honor Guard attend a rising ceremony of Ukraine's biggest national flag to mark the Day of the State Flag, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug. 23. — UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE/REUTERSBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterUKRAINE is moving to
FLAVIANO VILLANUEVA with two seniors at an outreach program.By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterTHE 67th Ramon Magsaysay Awards has honored three transformative leaders from Asia: a nonprofit advancing girls’ education in India, a Maldivian diver-turned-environmentalist tackling plastic pollution and a Filipino missionary priest devoted to defending
PHILIPPINE STAR/IRISH LISINGA SENATOR has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to crack down on online cockfighting, as it continues to operate despite being illegal.In a statement on Sunday, Senator Erwin T. Tulfo, who heads the committee
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANFINANCE SECRETARY Ralph G. Recto has directed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to expedite investigations into contractors allegedly involved in irregularities tied to flood control projects.In a social media post on Friday, the Department of Finance