Paris (DNA) – With the French National Assembly elections looming and the threat of a far-right victory, a new report from global governance researchers sheds light on the underlying issues that have led to this pivotal moment in French politics.The snap elections, called by President
WIKIMEDIA/PATRICKROQUE01FARMERS on Thursday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) freezing an executive order (EO) issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. that had reduced the tariff on rice imports to 15% from 35%.The signatories to the TRO petition, Samahang
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE rice imports are expected to hit 3.8 million metric tons (MMT) amid increasing consumption, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).In a report, the FAO said that next year’s projection is 8.5% higher than the 3.5 MMT estimate for 2024.The United
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said that its board approved a pharmaceutical economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac, which is currently awaiting Presidential proclamation.PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga identified the project as the 29.57-hectare Victoria Industrial Park, Inc.“It is worth mentioning that the Food
THE PHILIPPINES took the top position alongside Indonesia in a ranking of debt transparency compiled by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).In its 50-country Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, the IIF said the Philippines and Indonesia posted scores of 12.5 out of 13, topping
FREEPIKTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it expects the newly launched Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research to become self-sustaining in three years.Competitiveness and Innovation Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba told reporters on Wednesday that the business model of the center will allow it
REUTERSTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) asked e-marketplaces on Thursday to take down unregistered vape sales listings, invoking their obligations under the Internet Transactions Act (ITA).In a statement, the DTI said that it informed e-marketplaces, including TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada, in a meeting last
PHILSTARTHE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it aims to improve its monitoring of electric cooperatives (ECs) with the launch of its national digital command center (NDCC).“The NDCC marks the NEA’s transformation of the capacities and facilities to enhance its support and monitoring of the 121
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY PHOTOTHE Department of Agriculture said on Thursday that it plans to expand its subsidized rice program to 10 stores beginning Friday July 5.Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Consumer and Legislative Affairs Genevieve E. Velicaria-Guevarra said that the department is aiming to
REUTERSMOTOR vehicle industry output in May rose 22.8% to 11,650 units, the second-strongest growth rate in the region, according to the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF).The AAF reported on Thursday that Philippine production growth outperformed the 9.35% contraction in the region in May.The AAF report covers