Trade gap narrows in May
THE country's trade deficit narrowed in May from a month earlier as slightly higher exports outweighed a dip in imports, preliminary data from Philippine Statistics Authority showed on Wednesday.
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Enteng Agri losses hit P659M
THE cost of agricultural damage from Severe Tropical Storm Enteng has reached P659.01 million as of Friday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
Space center to rise in New Clark City
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a 50-year contract with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to build a space center in New Clark City.
Investment approvals top P1T
APPROVED investment pledges hit P1.15 trillion as of end-July, the Board of Investments (BoI) said on Friday, surging by 65 percent from P699 billion a year earlier.
DA: Rice prices could fall below P50/kilo in August
RICE prices could markedly fall next month as imports levied lower tariffs have started to arrive, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
P12.8-B cement plant to boost PH output
THE Trade department on Thursday inaugurated a P12.8-billion cement plant, built by a Japanese firm, that is expected to boost local cement production and reduce the country's dependence on imports.
Onion import ban extended to August
AN onion import ban set to expire this month will be extended to August given more than adequate domestic supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday.
Auto sales decelerate
MOTOR vehicle sales slowed in June compared to a month earlier due to supply issues and a demand slowdown, industry groups reported on Friday.