Economy
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6Mayor proposes bill amendment allowing gov’t to directly buy onions from farmers
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS THE MAYOR of Bongabon town in Nueva Ecija, tagged as the “onion capital” of the Philippines, recommended to include...
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Nutrition groups push for law banning trans fatty acids
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN GROUPS in the nutrition sector reiterated their call to enact a law banning trans fatty acids (TFAs) in...
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Metro Manila Council OK’s single ticketing system for traffic violations
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE METRO Manila Council, a policy-making body led by the capital region’s 17 mayors, approved on Wednesday the adoption...
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House panel extends travel tax exemption for EAGA-bound travelers from Mindanao, Palawan
A HOUSE panel approved on Wednesday a resolution that will renew the travel tax exemption for passengers departing from Mindanao and Palawan...
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IBP denounces an attack on Abra lawyer
THE PHILIPPINES’ official organization of lawyers has condemned an armed attack on its chapter president in Abra, calling it another indication of...
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Comelec to hold special election in Valenzuela for Gatchalian’s district
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) will hold a special election for a new representative of Valenzuela City’s 1st District following the appointment...
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Gatchalian files resolution to probe PAGCOR on third-party auditor
THE SENATE Ways and Means Committee chairman has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into an allegedly anomalous procurement by the Philippine...
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DTI head Pascual gets CA nod
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS THE COMMISSION on Appointments on Wednesday confirmed Alfredo E. Pascual as secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry...
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Bank funders’ claim on Maharlika returns questioned in Senate
BW FILE PHOTO By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT banks providing capital to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) have no...
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ERC reviewing secondary price cap after DoE cites potential to unlock investment
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is reviewing the secondary price cap after the Energy department said its removal could attract...
