Fedex, DHL losing multibillion dollar Manila e-commerce trade over steep shipping fees
Transport giants as Fedex and DHL are losing business to freight forwarding companies who cater to the shipping requirements of online Filipino shoppers and charge only competitive fees, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Torre Lorenzo tags itself a boutique developer
Torre Lorenzo Development Corp., a builder of condominium projects proximate schools and busy establishments, wants to be known as a boutique developer that is everywhere.
Fuel price at the pumps rise yet again
Retailer Seaoil has scheduled an increase in the price of its gasoline by P0.30 per liter, P0.70 for diesel and P0.80 for kerosene beginning past midnight Tuesday.
Heavy metals found in seafood, snails from Eastern Samar’s Taft River
Researchers have called for measures to restrict the harvest of crustaceans and mollusks from Taft River in Eastern Samar due to high levels of heavy metals found in the flesh of certain crabs and snails.
IRRI projects completing SBF by Q1 next year
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has inaugurated at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, a so-called speed breed facility (SBF) seen to shorten the breeding cycle of rice seeds designed for increased efficiency and productivity.The SBF is targeted for completion in March next year.
