The government drive to make the agriculture sector a key economic driver in the years forward is at peril unless sustainable farming is adopted as a matter of policy.
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has been allowed to increase the tariff it charges customers but only as this relates to inflation and not the entire price adjustment mechanism, regulators said on Friday.
Philippine exports are poised to sustain double-digit growth this year and outperform government forecasts despite higher US tariffs and other external challenges, supported by strong first-half shipments and a broader mix of products and markets.
Housing regulations designed to speed up project development may instead squeeze developers’ cash flow and further slow housing production, according to Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) National Chairman Noel Cariño.
Time-sensitive industries, led by semiconductors and electronics, welcomed the normalization of cargo operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), after congestion threatened production schedules, jobs, and revenues.
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is urging Filipinos and travel agencies to practice truthful and responsible travel, warning that the misuse of tourist visas could lead to tighter requirements and greater immigration scrutiny for legitimate travelers.