Gov’t workers can get salary increase as early as August – DBM
MANILA, Philippines — Government workers can expect higher wages this August, Budget Secretary Amenah Panagdaman said Monday.
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Razon Rising: Behind the billionaire's leap in 2024 Forbes rankings
MANILA, Philippines — Enrique Razon Jr.'s wealth has skyrocketed by $3 billion this year, making him the second richest person in the Philippines and overtaking real estate tycoon and politician Manuel Villar.
ASF infects 8 areas in Batangas
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said that the African Swine Fever (ASF) has spread to eight areas in Batangas.
Chinese vessels spotted on Sabina Shoal — PCG
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese boats were spotted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while patrolling Sabina Shoal, the agency said on Friday.
Travel tax exemptions granted for for Mindanao, Palawan tourists going to 3 ASEAN countries
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved tax exemptions for travelers departing from Mindanao and Palawan and headed to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Agriculture sector shrinks by 2.3% in Q2
MANILA, Philippines — The country's agriculture, forestry and fishing sector shrank by 2.3% in the second quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday.
Senate eyeing fewer holidays to improve productivity
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is studying the possibility of combining commemoration of former presidents in one holiday, similar to the United States' Presidents' Day, in a bid to make the Philippine companies more competitive.
Philippines' 50 Richest: Enrique Razon Jr. rises to 2nd on Forbes list
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:28 p.m.) — Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. moved up Forbes Magazine's list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest with a net worth of $11.1 billion, only falling behind the Sy siblings.