After 8 years of persistence, pepper from Binh Phuoc Organic Agriculture Cooperative has been certified to meet European organic standards, with a selling price 25-40% higher than the market price. The usual market value of pepper is at the market va…
Day: September 20, 2024
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the National Press Club (NPC) have joined forces to urge media practitioners in Northern Mindanao to combat fake news and the illegal cigarette trade.
At a seminar held Friday, Rohbert Ambros, Departm…
Oil prices dropped on Friday amid growing concerns about an economic slowdown in key markets, China’s slowing demand and the potential for increased OPEC+ supply.
International benchmark Brent crude fell by 0.45 percent r to USD74.54 per barrel at 1…
Manila: It would be in the interest of South Korea to participate in maritime patrols in the South China Sea (SCS) and consider forging a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with the Philippines, experts posited in a conference on Friday.
At the Stratbas…
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut of 50 basis points is “a very positive sign” for the American economy.
She said the Fed’s jumbo cut “reflects confidence” for the central bank that inflat…
The substantial increase in the import clearance fee for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is seen to limit the use of artificial sweeteners in the country.
In a statement released here on Friday, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief Pablo Luis…
Manila: Education Secretary Sonny Angara remains optimistic about having more ‘creative and innovative’ Filipino learners in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday.
During the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment …
The Eastern Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC) has asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to conduct mobile passport application processing services in the region due to difficulties in securing online appointments.
Department of Budg…