The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
A police officer has implicated former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma in the 2020 assassination of board secretary and retired general Wesley Barayuga. During the seventh hearing of the House of Representatives Quad Committee on alleged extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration, Lt. Col. Santie Mendoza of the Police Drug Enforcement Group revealed that he was contacted …
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September, 2024
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30 September
Bridging progress
The recent completion of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Mindanao is a shining example of how infrastructure development can serve as a catalyst for economic growth in the Philippines. As the country’s longest sea-crossing bridge, it drastically reduces travel time between Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental, improving connectivity and opening new opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment in previously …
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30 September
EU’s ban on export products from deforestation unlikely to impact Phl
An official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) quelled fears that the ban imposed by the European Union on imported agricultural products linked to forest degradation would affect the Philippines, saying the impact would be minimal. “Our internal consultations have shown that the potential impact on our exports is minimal,” said Director Sherylyn D. Aquia of the DTI- …
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30 September
Even meats, fish imports are unreleased at the ports
By Rose de la Cruz Imported frozen meats and fisheries products, just like rice, are being held in the country’s ports for reasons like incomplete documentation; 100 percent inspection for safety reasons, and the failure of importers to show appropriate import clearances for such items. For this the government– through the Bureaus of Customs, the Philippine Ports Authority, and regulatory …
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30 September
Bill promoting young farmers, fishers now awaits Senate approval
With the population of farmers and fishermen having reach 50 to 60, pretty soon these noble livelihood would soon be gone. This is why the House of Representatives has approved, on third and final reading, House Bill 10840, and forwarded it to the Senate for deliberation and approval. The bill seeks to promote and harness the potential of young farming …
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30 September
DA seeks foreign funds for agri infrastructure
The Department of Agriculture is looking at additional funding from international development partners to address critical challenges in the agricultural sector and fill large gaps in farm infrastructure due to the lack of significant investments in the past three decades. Addressing the Manila Overseas Press Club, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the DA is cognizant of the …
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30 September
DA lifts ban on UK chickens
With the lifting of the three-year ban on chicken imports from the United Kingdom by the Department of Agriculture (DA), that country hopes to regain its status as one of the top suppliers of chicken in the Philippine market. UK chickens were found to be free from the highly pathogenic avian flu influenza. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. in …
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30 September
Who else but San Miguel’s Fajardo
By Robert Andaya Eight-Time Most Valuable Player (MVP) awardee June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer is well on the way to securing another PBA Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award. The 6-10 pride of Compostela, Cebu leads the race for the top individual honor in the season-opening Governors’ Cup as the elimination round concluded recently. Fresh off …
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30 September
Lady Tamaraws sweep Lady Stags
Far Eastern University pummeled San Sebastian College-Recoletos into submission, 25-14, 25-19, 25-20, for a rousing start in its campaign in Pool D of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Friday at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Rookie Clarisse Loresco made her presence felt and connived with veteran Alyzza Devosora and Kyle Pendon as the Lady Tamaraws took care …
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30 September
Aice honors Filipino Olympians with thanksgiving celebration
Aice Ice Cream, the Worldwide Olympic Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Official Ice Cream of the Philippine Olympic Team and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), honors the athletes who proudly represented the Philippines in the Paris 2024 Olympics through the “Saludo, Atletang Pilipino” Thanksgiving Celebration on September 26, 2024, Thursday. Double Olympic gold medalist and Philippine …
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