PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTOBACCO leaf production increased 7.45% to 45.4 million kilograms in 2024, with more farmers encouraged to plant by export opportunities and local government prodding, according to the National Tobacco Administration (NTA).NTA Deputy Administrator Nestor C. Casela said on Monday that the output boost

NICHOLAS DOHERTY-UNSPLASHTHE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is allocating P2.11 billion to improve Jose Panganiban port in Camarines Norte to make it suitable for servicing the offshore wind industry.The port regulator is inviting interested parties to submit bids for the port improvement project on or before

A man inspects solar panels in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE Philippines can access a potential export market of $788.4 million for its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules if it properly addresses the non-tariff barriers hindering the trade, the

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Agriculture said it is pushing to launch the cold examination facilities in agriculture (CEFA) in Angat, Bulacan before the end of the first half.“We will try to finish everything by first half,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told

FACEBOOK.COM/SEJONGCITYINFOA CONSORTIUM consisting of 23 South Korean public institutions and private companies has been formed to support members pursuing urban development projects in the Philippines.In a statement on Monday, South Korea’s National Agency for Administrative City Construction (NAACC) announced the formation of “Team Korea to

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Dutch organization PUM Netherlands to develop high-value products from coconut husk in Davao.In a statement on Monday, DTI said that PUM Netherlands has helped 25 coconut-based enterprises and coconut farmers in the region.“Composed of volunteer

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Dutch organization PUM Netherlands to develop high-value products from coconut husk in Davao.In a statement on Monday, DTI said that PUM Netherlands has helped 25 coconut-based enterprises and coconut farmers in the region.“Composed of volunteer

The iconic façade of the Philippine International Convention Center.THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has started consulting with heads of government agencies in conducting the budget call forum for 2026.The forum, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, kicks off the

The iconic façade of the Philippine International Convention Center.THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has started consulting with heads of government agencies in conducting the budget call forum for 2026.The forum, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, kicks off the

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTAX COLLECTIONS from vapor products totaled P1.35 billion in the 11 months to November, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).OSAPIEA Undersecretary Jose Edwiniel C. Guilas speaking on behalf of Secretary Frederick

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTAX COLLECTIONS from vapor products totaled P1.35 billion in the 11 months to November, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).OSAPIEA Undersecretary Jose Edwiniel C. Guilas speaking on behalf of Secretary Frederick