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President Duterte inks monumental legislative measures

MALACAÑANG —President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, February 20, signed vital legislative measures that would improve the country’s health care, trade and investment system, and sports training. “I am pleased…

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President Duterte calls on BIMP-EAGA member countries to unite for economic, security boost

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, February 19, called on its neighboring countries to unite to overcome economic slowdown and security challenges in the region. The Chief…

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The Economy

NAIA Terminal 2 rehabilitation in full swing

PASAY CITY, Feb. 18 — The renovation of NAIA Terminal 2 is in full swing, according to Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal. “We started last September…

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Filipino Business Groups Explore Possible Business Ties with Bin Dawood Hypermarkets

JEDDAH 18 February 2019 – Philippine consular and trade officials led by Trade and Industry Undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman, together with several Filipino business representatives, met with the management of Bin…

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Hong Kong’s Top English Daily Discusses Future Projects in the Philippines

HONG KONG 19 February 2019 – Consul General in Hong Kong Antonio A. Morales met with representatives of the South China Morning Post (SCMP) at the Philippine Consulate General in…

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The Economy

DPWH completes surveys, water quality tests to start dredging activities in Manila Bay

MANILA, Feb. 15 –Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said dredging activities will soon begin in Manila Bay with the completion of data gathering activities of the DPWH-Bureau…

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The Economy

Bank gives aid to typhoon-hit schools

CEBU, Feb. 15 — In response to the Department of Education’s call for assistance for typhoon-hit schools in Northern Samar, the CitySavings Bank spearheaded relief operations in 12 schools in…

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DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 11 — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the “generous support” extended by Japan in helping jumpstart the Philippines’ ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program, which…

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The Economy

P188.2 billion allocated for defense department in 2019

QUEZON CITY, Feb. 11 — Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno of the Department of Budget and Management gave his lecture on the Economics of Government Defense Spending at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon…

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BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

MAKATI CITY, Feb. 11 — Fresh from a record-breaking P915 billion in investment approvals last year, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry development and investment promotion…

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DOT gears up for 2 major aviation confabs

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is gearing up for two major aviation events in an effort to boost the Philippines’ bid as one of Asia’s aviation hubs. Slated on March…

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ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (8 February 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 5.2204 billion Philippine pesos ($100 million) from a new issue of local currency bonds in the international…

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President Duterte fumes over red tape, corruption in govt

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, February 7, expressed his frustration over the perennial problem of red tape and corruption in the government. During the oath-taking of newly appointed officials…

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160 PH Food Companies Now Kosher-Certified, Ready for Export to Israel, US Markets

Tel Aviv, Israel, 31 January 2019 – Ambassador to Israel Neal Imperial met with PS Kosher Food Works Inc. Director Rabbi Joel Weinberger to discuss the increasing numbers of Kosher-certified…

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Meghan Jenkins Named ONE Championship Vice President International

31 January 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has appointed Meghan Jenkins as its new Vice President International. In her role,…

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Philippines online hiring on a roll with 17% annual growth

● Online hiring in the Philippines experienced a strong growth rate of 17% year-on-year between December 2017 and 2018, as per the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI). ● The Hospitality…

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Entrepreneur

Duty Free PH pushes livelihood programs for OFWs, balikbayans

Manila, Philippines — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans who plan to break into entrepreneurship can now purchase their livelihood equipment at Duty Free Philippines Fiestamall. Through the Kabuhayan Shopping Privilege (KSP), balikbayans and…

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PH Embassy Hosts Dialogue on Entry of PH Restaurants in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH 28 January 2019 — To promote Philippine products and brands, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh hosted a dialogue on 13 January 2019 between the representatives of Kasamar Holdings, a…

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Duty Free Philippines Corporation to showcase more export-quality Filipino products in 2019

Manila, Philippines – Quality export Filipino products will be put in the spotlight at all Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) stores, as the state-owned retail company is set to add…

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Entrepreneur

Department of Tourism announces winners of tourism campaign contracts

Manila, Philippines— As the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes 2019 with many changes, one thing remains the same: it will always be “more fun.” Retaining the tagline: It’s More…

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President Duterte calls on BIMP-EAGA member countries to unite for economic, security boost

NAIA Terminal 2 rehabilitation in full swing

Filipino Business Groups Explore Possible Business Ties with Bin Dawood Hypermarkets

Hong Kong’s Top English Daily Discusses Future Projects in the Philippines

DPWH completes surveys, water quality tests to start dredging activities in Manila Bay

Bank gives aid to typhoon-hit schools

DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

P188.2 billion allocated for defense department in 2019

BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

DOT gears up for 2 major aviation confabs

ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

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President Duterte fumes over red tape, corruption in govt

160 PH Food Companies Now Kosher-Certified, Ready for Export to Israel, US Markets

Meghan Jenkins Named ONE Championship Vice President International

Philippines online hiring on a roll with 17% annual growth

Duty Free PH pushes livelihood programs for OFWs, balikbayans

PH Embassy Hosts Dialogue on Entry of PH Restaurants in Saudi Arabia

Duty Free Philippines Corporation to showcase more export-quality Filipino products in 2019

Department of Tourism announces winners of tourism campaign contracts

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