APECO begins construction of P185-M tourism, ice plant projects - BusinessWorld Online                                    APECO President and CEO Gil G. Taway IV (fourth from left) and Central Sierra

P3.13-B Davao Bucana Bridge to be completed ahead of target, DPWH says - BusinessWorld Online                                    DPWHTHE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expecting to

REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterANY DEAL lowering tariffs between the US and the Philippines is not expected to flood the Philippines with imports, though the leading source countries for key commodities are likely to change, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.Agriculture Secretary Francisco P.

REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES is set to submit its formal application to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade official said.“The first step is to file your formal application … So, this year we intend to submit our application to accede,”

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is looking to proclaim a second pharmaceutical economic zone (pharma zone) within the year.“Some people are vying from other areas. But obviously they would want to see the performance of this park first,” PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga

FREEPIKTHE Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said more smart city projects are needed, citing the need to incorporate advanced technology in key infrastructure projects.“There is a need for us to develop more digital infrastructure, smart city projects,” PPP Center Director for project development service Raphael M.

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) launched its P20-per-kilo subsidized rice program in Cebu City on Thursday.“Today, Labor Day, we fulfill a promise made three years ago by President Marcos to the Filipino people: to bring down the price of rice to P20 per

BW FILE PHOTOTHE cash utilization rate of government agencies hit 99% at the end of March, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.The DBM reported that the National Government, local governments, and state-owned companies used P1.12 trillion of the P1.13 trillion worth of notices of

REUTERSTHE Makati Business Club (MBC) said on Thursday that the government should move to ensure the protection of jobs that could be vulnerable in the face of disruptions from US tariffs and other policies.The MBC said the 17% tariff charged on Philippine goods will likely

Elevated reserve market prices seen signaling strong system demand - BusinessWorld Online                                    NGCP.PHTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said prices on the reserve market remain high, pointing

JOO DAE YOUNG — FACEBOOK.COM/TOUROFLUZONCYCLINGBAGUIO — In the much-awaited return of the fabled summer cycling spectacle that fittingly had everything including an epic ending, South Korean Joo Dae Young summoned his last will and remaining strength to rule the MPTC Tour of Luzon: Great Revival.Valiantly

TNT TROPANG 5G — FACEBOOK.COM/TNTTROPANG5GGames on Friday(Ynares Center Montalban)5 P.M. – NLEX vs. Blackwater7:30 P.M. – Phoenix VS TNTA SLOW start like its 0-2 showing early in the PBA Philippine Cup isn’t exactly unfamiliar territory for TNT.Just last conference, the Tropang 5G, then carrying the