Overseas Filipino workers, who are included in the data sourced by the DOT from eTravel, accounted for 5.7 percent of arrivals, or a total 94,265, lower by 16 percent from the same period last year.
Imported fish species destined for processing on an industrial scale but found instead to have been sold in wet markets across the country has prompted the Department of Agriculture to suspend the issuance of import clearance.
The National Government stepped up spending in February, negating revenue gains during the month to post a wider budget deficit of P164.7 billion, erasing a surplus posted in January.
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) projected peak power demand rising 6 percent at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as temperature climbs in the hot months forward when the island groups across the country demand the most from the power grid.
AC Logistics Holdings Corp. and Glacier Megafridge Inc. have broken ground on a 25,000-pallet automated cold storage and distribution facility in Balintawak, Quezon City, as demand for temperature-controlled logistics puts a premium on capacity near Metro Manila’s major consumer markets.
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has distributed P34.66 million worth of specialized deep-sea seaweed farming equipment across the Zamboanga Peninsula, stepping up efforts to raise grower incomes and rebuild the country’s standing in the global seaweed industry.
Truck operators transporting agricultural products have until October 31 to apply for a 5 percent toll discount across expressways managed by SMC Tollways. The price relief program, which runs from November 1 to 30, aims to lower farm-to-market delivery costs amidst rising fuel prices.
Globe and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen data privacy and digital safety across the Philippines. By extending their Memorandum of Understanding, both entities aim to empower young Filipinos to navigate an increasingly complex online landscape safely, particularly as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies transform daily communication and learning.