DA sets up coffee office to revive struggling sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a new Coffee Industry Development Office (CIDO) to revive the country’s struggling coffee sector and better manage government support for the crop.
Luzon Corridor anchors new investment drive
The Luzon Economic Corridor is emerging as the centerpiece of a renewed investment offensive between the Philippines and the United States, following commitments made at the 12th Philippines–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Manila on February 16.
Megawide scale up industrialized construction to deliver homes faster
Megawide Construction Corp. will build a second precast concrete facility in Cavite this year to support its expanding affordable housing projects with the government.
Shipping firms back MARINA plan for mandatory online ticketing
Domestic shipping operators have expressed support for a proposal by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to require online ticketing for inter-island passenger ships, calling it a major step toward modernizing sea travel.
P400-M gift aims to fight college dropouts, support PHINMA scholars
Business leader Magdaleno B. Albarracin Jr., vice chairman of PHINMA Corporation, and his wife Trinidad M. Albarracin have pledged P400 million to PHINMA Foundation Inc. to help students complete their college education.
