The Philippines saw a steep drop in agricultural export earnings in August, with revenues falling to their lowest level in more than two years despite a strong increase in the country’s overall merchandise exports. Read more »
Palawan has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, prompting the provincial government to strengthen quarantine and containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other areas. Read more »
The Philippines could face a more severe El Niño in the months ahead, prompting calls for the government to put preventive measures in place before water shortages, drought and livelihood losses worsen. Read more »
A P310.9-million farm-to-market road (FMR) is set to improve access to farming communities in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, following the groundbreaking of the Pangawan-Banao Farm-to-Market Road on September 24. Read more »
The IMF backed the Philippines’ LPG and kerosene excise tax suspension but warned against extending the tax break to gasoline amid revenue concerns. Read more »
Ilagan City is once again among the contenders for national recognition as the Most Business-Friendly City in Level 2 at the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo, putting its business environment back in the spotlight. Read more »
