FACEBOOK.COM/THENEGROSTRADEFAIRTHE Association of Negros Producers (ANP) said it is seeking to develop niches in organics and crafts to supplement the island’s strengths as a food producer.“Food has always been one of the favorites of people who visit Negros,” ANP President Christina Gaston told BusinessWorld on

The high-end villas will come with alfresco relaxation areas, plunge pools, sun decks and inviting indoor living spaces.HANN PHILIPPINES, Inc. (HPI) registered its mixed-use development in Clark as a special economic zone, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said, converting it from its initial status

THE Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said “covered persons” subject to its oversight must only deal with legitimate online gambling platforms and casinos.“Covered persons (CPs) are hereby reminded that transactions involving online casinos and online gambling platforms must be conducted exclusively with entities duly registered with

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said prosecutions for economic sabotage are going slowly, blunting the law’s deterrent effect.Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said in a statement submitted to a Senate hearing that the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Council has been slow to

Gov’t disburses first nine loans for tourism MSMEs - BusinessWorld Online                                    Dayaw through the years PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., said on Monday that the government

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is considering mobilizing its financing arm, the Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.), to provide P2-3 billion to small exporters affected by US tariffs.“Actually, (financing small exporters) is a good idea. We can talk about that, as

THE GOVERNMENT needs to tap artificial intelligence (AI) to better detect corruption and waste in public procurement, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said.“Tools like AI-powered whistleblower reporting systems and blockchain-enabled reporting systems… can ensure reliability of information, protection of the citizen-whistleblowers, and (help

AN AERIAL VIEW of the BRP Sierra Madre at the contested Second Thomas Shoal on March 9, 2023. — REUTERSBy Adrian H. Halili and Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReportersTHE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday dismissed China’s latest travel advisory that warned Chinese citizens

SENIOR HIGH School graduates preparing to take the UPCAT at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASTHE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) wants an additional P13 billion for 2026 to ensure that education subsidies for low-income college students continue,

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINE government needs as much as P20 billion to sustain its “zero-balance billing” program in public hospitals, which guarantees patients no out-of-pocket expenses for covered services, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Monday.“Based on our meeting with the

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE EXECUTIVE’s multibillion budget cut to the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) proposed spending plan next year would prevent the poll body from preparing two years ahead of the 2028 presidential polls, its chairman said on Monday.Comelec was allotted P11.52 billion under the

Up to 4 cyclones seen in Sept.  - BusinessWorld Online                                    MOTORISTS experience a heavy downpour near the Carriedo LRT Station in Quiapo, Manila, Aug. 31. —