ILOILO CITY, Sept. 23 (PNA) — The Philippine government is pushing for business continuity planning to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) become more resilient against disasters and prevent economic losses….
DBCC to review GDP growth, exports targets
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will meet this month to review the country’s economic growth and export targets this year in…
President Aquino says new group could be responsible for Samal Island kidnapping
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday said that initial reports show that a new group could be responsible for the kidnapping of foreigners and a Filipino…
President Aquino creates National Cybersecurity Committee
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued Executive Order No. 189, creating a National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Committee that will assess the vulnerabilities of the country’s cybersecurity. According…
Apayao residents grateful for President Aquino’s visit
By Leilanie G. Adriano LUNA, Apayao, Sept. 23 (PNA) — For the first time, a Philippine president visited Luna town in Apayao province. With a grateful heart, Apayao townsfolk led by Governor…
Standard Chartered Bank economist forecasts BSP rate hike only after Fed rate increase
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — An economist of Standard Chartered Bank does not foresee any movement in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) key rates before any increase in…
Drilon impressed by ‘zooming trajectory’ of Roxas’ ratings
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) – Senator Franklin Drilon remains impressed by Liberal Party (LP) presidential aspirant Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas II’s ratings despite still trailing in the second spot…
BFAR stresses revised Fisheries Code prevents illegal fishing, promotes inclusive growth
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) -– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stressed Wednesday that the amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines is aimed only at stopping…
MPIC acquires 45% of Vietnam toll road firm
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — Infrastructure conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) on Wednesday announced it has completed a deal to acquire 45 percent of toll road company located in Ho Chi…
Beep cards usable in MRT-3 starting Oct. 3
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — Passengers taking the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) will soon be able to use beep cards as the new system is expected to…
PSEi retreats on global uncertainty
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — Local share prices retreated to the 6,900 level on Wednesday, tracking regional markets, as investors worried over external uncertainties. The barometer Philippine Stock…
DTI provides PhP2.11-M equipment to 4 farmer-coops in Zambo Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 23 (PNA) –- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program, has turned over PhP2.11 million worth of farming equipment to four cooperatives…
First Gen inks US$ 200-M loan with BDO Unibank
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — First Gen Corp. has signed Wednesday a US$ 200-million term loan agreement with BDO Unibank, Inc., for its subsidiaries’ capital requirements. In a disclosure from the Philippine…
World’s largest coco-based charcoal plant opens in Misamis Oriental
By Mark Francisco MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Sept. 23 (PNA) – The opening of the world’s largest coconut-based plant here would boost the country’s sales and export standings in the international charcoal market industry,…
Tourism, top employment generator in PHL this year
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Sept. 22 (PNA)–A top official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that travel and tourism assumed a new dimension in the Philippines, evolving as top employment generators for…