The government may have found a new pet project, one in the aviation sector whose strength and number the Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeks to fortify for the long haul.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday ruled out adversely impacting tourism flows as a consequence of adjustments in terminal fee attracting so much flak from travelers, stakeholders and observers alike.
China as convenor of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) assures the Philippines of access to grants for the country's infrastructure projects.
The Ayala Group that owns Globe Telecom has advanced the idea for the government to help pay for the cost of connectivity across the archipelago by a subsidy program allowing the telecommunications players to beef up their presence even in so-called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or GIDAs.
Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.