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NEW YORK — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will declare as urgent the proposed House bill granting him temporary powers to reduce or suspend the excise…
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NEW YORK — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will declare as urgent the proposed House bill granting him temporary powers to reduce or suspend the excise…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched new financing programs designed to support Filipino entrepreneurs, returning overseas workers, and…
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Congress’ plan to suspend the excise tax on petroleum products amid the oil crisis caused by the Israel-United States war on Iran could slow inflation, but…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched new financing programs designed to support Filipino entrepreneurs, returning overseas workers, and…
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The DTI Philippines-Supply Chain and Logistics Group (DTI-SCLG) assessed the logistics and supply chain landscape in Aurora during their visit to the Aurora…
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While the immediate response is a show of ‘performative action,’ the gains are very small.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned a motorcycle rider and suspended his license for 90 days after a viral video showed him assaulting a pickup…
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The Philippines will host the ASEAN Business Environment Forum (ABEF) 2026 this week as part of its ongoing leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian…
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TACLOBAN CITY — A foreign company planning to establish a Coconut Industrial Park in Northern Samar has pledged to donate its coconut by-products to provide a…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that it has reduced its backlog of consumer complaints by half following a five-day mediation marathon…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday dismissed a circulating social media post claiming a nationwide…
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The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity rates.
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain stable, with manufacturers yet to seek price increases…
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The President cannot unilaterally suspend the imposition of mandatory excise taxes unless Congress passes a law.
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Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya joined Philippine officials on 20 February 2026 for the inauguration of the ISLA Import LPG Terminal in…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Court of Appeals (CA) Fifth Division has upheld its earlier decision reversing the Ombudsman’s order to suspend former Palompon, Leyte…
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‘The PNP remains focused on dismantling illegal supply chains that undermine lawful commerce and public safety.’
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The operators face a fine of P5,000 under LTFRB Memorandum Circular 2011-004 if they fail to respond to the show cause orders.
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