E.B. Furgurson III, Who Covered Massacre at His Newspaper, Dies at 70
After five people were killed in the newsroom, he set up a work space in the back of his pickup truck and made sure the next day’s issue was …
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PEZA targeting to approve up to P250-B investments in 2025
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is targeting to approve as much as P250 billion worth of investments in 2025, its top official said on Monday. PEZA Director-General Tereso …
Japan strawberries return to PHL
FRESH JAPANESE strawberries are set to return to Philippine markets as both countries agreed to lift the export ban. Through social media posts, the Embassy of Japan in the …
Is This War With Lebanon Different? (with Matti Friedman)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is November 13th, 2024. My guest is journalist and author, Matti Friedman. This is Matti’s third appearance on EconTalk. He was last here …
PhilHealth premium hike possible
THE DECISION by lawmakers to deny Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) state subsidy for next year could lead to an increase in premium contributions for paying members, a lawmaker …
Gov’t opens PHL’s first state-led food bank
THE MARCOS government on Monday opened the Philippines’ first state-led food bank, which will be replicated in various regions in the country. The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s …
NWPC approves P50 daily wage hike for Caraga workers starting January
WORKERS in Region XIII (Caraga) will see a P50 boost in their entry daily wages following the National Wages and Productivity Commission’s (NWPC) approval of new wage orders issued …
Senate ratifies PHL’s Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan
THE PHILIPPINE Senate on Monday concurred with the ratification of Manila’s military agreement with Tokyo that will facilitate the exchange and combined training of their troops. The Reciprocal Access …
Marcos backs zero subsidy for PhilHealth in 2025
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday justified a bicameral conference committee (bicam) move to remove the government’s subsidy for the state health insurer under the proposed 2025 …
2024 BIR issuances Wrapped, plus year-end compliance reminders
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; not only do we have Christmas and New Year to look forward to, it’s also time to explore our music year …