A bamboo processing firm based in this city has partnered with the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Mindanao to help with their livelihood. During the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) on Tuesday, Russel Smith, president and chief executive officer …
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BSP urges public to use coins for payments
The public is encouraged to use their coins for payments, with the central bank hiking to PHP2,000 each the legal tender limit per transaction for PHP1, PHP5, PHP10, and PHP20 coins. Meanwhile, legal tender limit per transaction for PHP0.1, PHP0.5, PH…
Read MoreNegative sentiments on China impact PH shares, peso on Tuesday
Both the Philippine shares and the peso shed on Tuesday’s trading as China’s missed second quarter economic growth resulted to a ripple effect in Asian markets. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished the day’s trading losing 21.96 points t…
Read MoreICC rules to continue probe on PH war on drugs
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to turn down the Philippine government’s appeal questioning the continuation of investigation into the previous administration’s war on illegal drugs. In a statement, the …
Read MoreDigitalization initiatives to accelerate MSME growth
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual has unveiled major initiatives that will accelerate the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially through digitalization. During the National MSME Summit 2023 he…
Read MoreLGU ‘green lanes’ to support PBBM’s strategic investment agenda
A lawmaker on Tuesday called on local governments to establish their respective ‘green lanes’ to expedite the processing of business permits and support the administration’s strategic investment program. Camarines Sur (2nd District) Rep. Luis Raymund …
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