REUTERSA BILL filed in the House of Representatives proposes to classify natural gas projects as strategic, entitling them to expedited permit processes.House Bill 4097 seeks to grant the sector’s projects the status of “Energy Projects of National Significance” (EPNS). It was filed by Davao Rep.

THE Philippines needs to embed its economy solidly in global supply chains if it is to accelerate the recovery from the pandemic, a former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary said.  Cielito F. Habito, who currently chairs Brain Trust, Inc., said: “Integration is key. Our value chains, supply

REUTERSLAWYERS appearing on Tuesday before the Senate Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes Committee recommended a review and possible amendment of provisions in the 1987 Constitution limiting foreign ownership in many industries at 40%.Ateneo de Manila law and economics professor Antony A. Abad, Jr., said

PIXABAYTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has earmarked more than P100 million to help onion farmers acquire inputs and production facilities.Funding levels for the industry in 2022 so far include P47.48 million for seed, seedlings and fertilizer, P35.67 million for production and post-harvest facilities,

REUTERSSTARTUP 1Export, a provider of compliance and logistics solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in trade, said it recently opened an office in Indonesia.1Export said in a statement on Tuesday that the new office is tasked with helping SMEs achieve compliance with Indonesian

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a cold chain innovation hub in Taguig City to promote low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies.“The Cold Chain Innovation Hub (CCIH) is a one-stop shop for technology transfer, capacity building, research, and education,” the DENR

BW FILE PHOTO(Part 4)In the Transition Report of the last leadership in the Department of Agriculture (DA), a great deal of importance was given to the Philippine coconut industry. This stands to reason because 69 out of 82 provinces in the country produce coconut. The

BRP ANTONIO LUNA (FF151) is seen docking at Manila South Harbor Pier 15, on Aug. 25, during the Philippine Navy arrival ceremony for the returning Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.0 on board the multi-mission capable frigate, from their participation in the Rim of the Pacific

MORGAN BASHAM-UNSPLASHIn a bid to restart the economy, the government has rolled back most pandemic measures. With this, more and more employees are reporting to the office either as needed, pursuant to a set schedule, or for the entire workweek. The return to the workplace

BW FILE PHOTOTHE latest financial inclusion survey (FIS) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) further signals how the fintech revolution has undeniably swept the country. The report affirms that the simplicity, convenience and accessibility offered by e-money services, digital lending and basic savings accounts