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Romualdez signs Maharlika Investment Fund bill

Speaker Martin Romualdez and House Secretary General Reginald Velasco have signed the bill creating the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Romualdez’s office confirmed this development in a message to reporters on Tuesday, adding that the signed bill wa…

General

DSWD ready to assist LGUs on possible effects of El Niño

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said the department is well-prepared to provide assistance to the local government units (LGUs) against any weather disturbance, including possible effects of the …

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DOT chief has full support of Cebu execs amid slogan fuss

The branding campaign issue hounding the Department of Tourism (DOT) has turned into a ‘black propaganda aimed solely at sullying the reputation of Secretary Garcia-Frasco,’ decried lawmakers and local chief executives in Cebu province. The DOT and Fr…

Industry

Stocks, peso gain amid economic data releases

Both the local stock market and currency ended Tuesday with gains. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed Tuesday’s trading with an increment of 6.26 points to 6,514.47. All shares also improved by 5.11 points to 3,472.53. Half of the count…

Industry

Ilocos Norte searches for best business concept

The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Office (MSMEO), is calling all innovators and entrepreneurs in the province to showcase their genius by joining this year’s search for the best business concep…