The Philippines has sent nearly one metric ton of fresh durian and mangosteen to Canada, opening a promising new market for the country’s tropical fruits, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed Wednesday.
Prime Infra Foundation and Ahunan Power have partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring Starlink satellite internet to public schools in Pakil, Laguna, aiming to keep students connected during weather-related disruptions.
The Philippine information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industry is targeting USD50.5 billion in revenue and 2.14 million jobs by 2028, with plans to expand employment while shifting toward higher-value services.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go has backed removing excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene but rejected suspending taxes on gasoline and other fuels, citing an estimated P12 billion monthly revenue loss.